El Niño Preparedness Funding: The UN says Kenya (and also Madagascar) could be hit hard by a “super” El Niño, with up to $100m (Sh13bn) from an emergency fund planned before October to boost resilience ahead of heavy rains and rising fuel, fertiliser and food prices. Deep-Sea Mining Risk: The IUCN has flagged deep-sea mining as the biggest threat to a critically endangered deep-sea snail found near Madagascar, warning that seabed extraction could smother vent ecosystems where only a few specimens were recorded. Critical Minerals Push: A new analysis argues Africa’s challenge is moving from exporting raw commodities to building local processing, services and skills—so investment doesn’t just reinforce extraction. Waste Management Governance: Zimbabwe’s president has appointed Geo Pomona Waste Management CEO Dr Dilesh Nguwaya as special advisor on waste management and environmental sustainability, aiming to accelerate cleaner-city efforts. Health & Industry Link: A JAMA study across six African countries—including Madagascar—reports high and rising antimicrobial resistance in common UTI-causing bacteria, underlining pressure on healthcare systems and supply of effective treatments. Ocean Governance: With the High Seas Treaty now in force, African proposals for marine protected areas in international waters are advancing, raising questions on enforcement and coordination. Food Systems Resilience: The Crop Trust highlights 2025 progress securing seed samples and supporting climate-resilient crop varieties to strengthen food security and farmer livelihoods.