Vaccine Integrity Watch: New records reported by The Guardian say Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s Samoa visit in 2019 was part of a “mission” tied to a “discontinuity in vaccinations,” adding pressure to his claims that the trip had “nothing to do with vaccines.” Electricity & Health Access: Mission 300 (World Bank Group and African Development Bank) says it has connected over 50 million people to electricity, linking power to practical gains like vaccine refrigeration, longer clinic hours, and safer evening study. Governance & Stability: A political science lecture warns West Africa is sliding toward a coup cycle as insecurity, poverty, unemployment, and weak democratic delivery erode trust in civilian rule. Regional Financing: Mali’s finance minister urges stronger West African tax cooperation and domestic resource mobilisation to fund health, education, security, and infrastructure without over-relying on external aid. Ocean Protection: The Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa reported commitments on banning deep-sea mining, protecting climate-resilient coral reefs, and tackling illegal fishing—urging follow-through beyond pledges.