Climate Services Gap: A new study says people running nature-based projects across Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar and South Africa often can’t use the climate information they’re given—only 39% to 53% of users’ priorities match what’s available, pointing to a disconnect between forecasts and real on-the-ground decisions. El Niño and Food Risk: El Niño is strengthening and could bring wetter conditions in parts of East Africa and drought risk in Southern Africa, with knock-on effects for food, water and health. Climate Hits Schooling: UNICEF reports climate hazards disrupted schooling for 171 million students in 2025, with storms the biggest driver (109 million), and the impacts hitting low-income countries hardest. Madagascar Energy Crunch: A look at Solarize Africa highlights Madagascar’s severe electricity crisis, where low electrification and costly diesel generation make power unaffordable for many. Wildlife Trafficking: Two ring-tailed lemurs stolen from Bangladesh were reportedly traced to India, underscoring ongoing cross-border pressure on Madagascar’s wildlife. Lemur Conservation in Madagascar: DNA work is identifying new Madagascar frog species and warning that many are threatened. Health Preparedness: WHO and the Pandemic Fund delivered ICT and medical equipment to strengthen disease surveillance in Southern Africa, including faster outbreak detection. Plastic Pollution: Research on Tobago’s coasts finds most marine debris is plastic—an ocean-travel reminder of what can reach island shores.