Climate Finance: Kenya became the first African country to secure about $700,000 (Sh90.6m) in technical assistance from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage, to assess the human, environmental and economic costs of droughts, floods and other extremes over the past decade. Biodiversity Tech: Rwanda is rolling out environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring in Volcanoes National Park to detect species with less disturbance, supporting conservation as climate and population pressures mount. Waste & Health: Nigeria faces a growing tyre-burning problem as youths extract metal wires for sale; experts warn it releases toxic fumes and threatens nearby communities. Water & Flood Risk: Residents in Monrovia, Liberia, say severe flooding followed a new road lacking proper drainage, submerging homes and trapping families. Governance & Rights: The UN human rights chief urged a “massive rethink” of immigration enforcement ahead of the World Cup, citing racial profiling and surveillance concerns tied to U.S. policies. Agro-Industry: AfDB committed $86m to Nigeria’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones programme, aiming to de-risk investment and boost processing in high-potential areas. Climate Adaptation (Ghana): Experts in Ghana called for behaviour change and community action as climate threats intensify, including carbon removal discussions and natural solutions like agroforestry.