Wildlife & Health: Researchers filmed wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau’s Cantanhez National Park repeatedly eating fermented African breadfruit containing ethanol, with follow-up work suggesting their bodies absorb and process the alcohol—an unusual look at how natural “booze” can become part of diet. Food Security: A UN FAO report says global hunger fell for a third straight year, but Africa still carries the heaviest burden, with 20% of Africans facing hunger in 2025 amid aid cuts, conflict, and climate shocks. Malaria & Climate: New Nature research warns climate change is “moving” malaria risk—raising childhood malaria risk in southern and East Africa while easing pressure in today’s hottest areas, meaning prevention plans must shift with the changing map. Regional Health Capacity: Nigeria’s Technical Aid Corps returned 14 medical professionals from Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone, and Nigeria’s NTAC leadership says the programme is being recognized in UN sustainable development tracking. ECOWAS Public Health Comms: Sierra Leone’s Patrick Lansana Habsil was elected Vice President of the ECOWAS Risk Communication and Community Engagement network, with Guinea-Bissau’s Da Silva Estevão named President. Environment & Community Resilience: Mangrove Capital Africa Phase IV was launched for Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, and Sierra Leone, aiming to restore coastal wetlands and protect livelihoods.