ECOWAS Public Health Communication: Sierra Leone’s Patrick Habsil Lansana was elected Vice President of the ECOWAS Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Network, joining a new executive that includes Guinea-Bissau’s Da Silva Estevão as President—aimed at strengthening regional collaboration to build community trust for healthier, safer, more resilient West Africa. Climate & Malaria Risk: A new Nature study finds climate change has slightly increased malaria overall in sub-Saharan Africa’s children, with future warming expected to raise risk in southern and East Africa while reducing it in today’s hottest areas. Mangroves for Health & Livelihoods: Wetlands International launched Mangrove Capital Africa Phase IV in Freetown, focusing on mangrove restoration along Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, and Sierra Leone coastal corridors to protect ecosystems and support community resilience. Health System Strengthening (Regional Policy): Nigeria and the African Union Commission reaffirmed commitments to reforms, peace, and development priorities, including strengthening Africa’s health systems and reducing dependence on external assistance. Women’s Health & Rights: Coverage highlights ongoing pressure around female genital mutilation (FGM), with progress in some places facing legal and social backlash.