Air Quality Monitoring: Addis Ababa has rolled out digital monitoring apps to map urban air pollution, link hotspots to vehicle emissions, and tighten enforcement—aimed at a city where aging fleets keep pollution high. Sovereign AI for Africa: Experts at an Addis Ababa workshop urged African teams to build foundation models rooted in local languages and realities, warning against dependency on foreign AI systems. Health + Pollution Link: A South Africa study finds high air pollution can raise invasive pneumococcal disease risk, with older adults and young children hit hardest—strengthening the case for cleaner air. Weather Watch (SA): A cut-off low is set to bring severe storms, hail, lightning, damaging winds and disruptive rain across parts of South Africa, with coastal rough seas and flooding risks. Marine Life Crisis: South Africa says pilchard herpesvirus is the most likely cause of a 2,600km sardine die-off, while investigations continue. Trees Survival Scrutiny (Kenya): Environmentalists are pushing Kenya to track tree survival, not just planting numbers, as drought and poor maintenance can wipe out seedlings. BRICS & Global Order: UN chief Guterres and BRICS leaders renewed calls for reforming global institutions and prioritizing climate justice and technology for emerging economies.