Urban Waste & Health: Johannesburg’s illegal dumpsites are growing into mountains that choke neighborhoods with fumes, reflecting a wider Africa-wide gap where cities generate waste faster than they can collect, recycle, or safely dispose of it. Climate & Water Stress: A new global look at rivers warns that 2025 was among the driest years in decades, adding pressure to already strained water systems. Disaster Resilience: Madagascar’s cyclone aftermath shows how storms can damage both people and fragile ecosystems, with conservation groups struggling to restore communications and protect endangered species. Energy Transition Funding: Nigeria’s $400bn net-zero push faces a hard test: whether investment can be mobilised and deployed at scale, not just debated. Waste Management Policy: Nigeria and UNEP are partnering to strengthen waste management across Africa, aiming to move from dumping to safer systems. Food Systems & Nutrition: A Kenya-led school meals project will use agroecology and local procurement to improve nutrition while supporting smallholder farmers. Local Governance & Accountability: South Africa’s eThekwini election manifesto spotlights municipal billing, water services, safety and accountability. Conservation & Nature: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi reports a major drop in rhino poaching, linking tourism revenue to ranger patrols and anti-poaching tech.