Food Systems & Markets: The Africa Food Systems Forum opened in Rwanda, with policymakers, farmers and investors pushing for more financing, climate resilience, better tech, less post-harvest loss and easier cross-border trade. Nutrition Affordability: A new report warns that even “healthy” foods can cost far more per calorie than staples like maize, leaving many families unable to feed children properly despite nutrition advice. Early Warning for Resilience: Somalia’s FSNAU early warning–early action dashboard and SWALIM programme were highlighted as practical models for turning food-security data into faster decisions and action. Livestock & Disease Risk: A study flags that soft ticks could complicate African swine fever control in the US by potentially acting as long-term reservoirs, raising stakes for preparedness. South Africa Food Prices: With SASSA payments approaching, retailers are competing on chicken prices, with Makro topping a price comparison for frozen portions. Nigeria Macro & Agriculture: Nigeria’s economy grew 4.43% in Q2 2026, and agriculture expanded 4.39%, supporting the push toward a $1tn GDP target by 2030. Uganda Finance for Growth: Uganda’s banks say commercial lending alone can’t fund tenfold growth, pushing new funding models to back agro-industrialisation and other sectors. Weather Watch: South Africa braces for disruptive wet conditions in several provinces, with yellow-level warnings for flooding and damaging winds.