Water Security & Resilience: Water Security Africa Johannesburg launches its 2026 programme (Oct 28–29) pushing South Africa’s shift from managing water risk to bankable, practical resilience—investment, reuse and recycling, decentralised infrastructure, and blended finance. Mining Pollution Aftermath: Zambia’s Copperbelt still reels after a 2025 tailings dam failure linked to toxic releases into the Kafue River system, with ongoing cleanup and lingering contamination concerns for communities and wildlife. Wildlife Health Crisis: Kenya’s Amboseli region faces the mystery deaths of at least 19 elephants since June; veterinarians report severe symptoms and earlier toxicology pointed to possible cyanide/pesticide poisoning. Food System Pressure: Ghana’s tomato and ginger shortfalls deepen import dependence; CSIR researchers warn weak seed systems, irrigation gaps, soil health issues, and underinvestment in horticultural research are driving the deficit. Climate Extremes: July 2026 is reported as the joint-hottest month on record, with ocean heat and a strengthening El Niño raising stakes for heat and rainfall disruptions across Africa. Public Health: UNICEF warns cholera is spreading along shared river and trade routes across six West and Central African countries, with climate-linked flooding and sanitation breakdowns putting children at risk. Energy Transition in Action: Scatec completes Egypt’s Obelisk hybrid solar-plus-battery project (1.125GW solar with 100MW/200MWh storage), now operating under a 25-year US-dollar PPA. Governance & Accountability: Yiaga Africa flags security, BVAS technical issues, vote-buying and logistics risks ahead of Nigeria’s Osun election.