West Africa Coastlines: A Harvard study says parts of the Gulf of Guinea are eroding fast—up to 30 feet (9.1m) per year—and warns that “hard” coastal barriers can protect one area while speeding up erosion elsewhere. Public Fleet Tracking: Kenya and Liberia are moving toward better government vehicle management, with Kenya announcing a real-time digital system to log drivers, fuel, mileage, and maintenance—an approach meant to stop waste and misuse. Anti–Money Laundering Tech: Nigeria’s NFIU is pushing banks, fintechs, insurers, and crypto firms to join a public-private intelligence-sharing framework to fight money laundering and illicit flows. Polio Surveillance Win: Guinea-Bissau is named among African countries closing polio Type 2 outbreaks this year, highlighting the role of wastewater testing and rapid vaccination response. Green Card Lottery Data: US Diversity Visa 2026 figures show Guinea-Bissau among the lowest-selected African countries (10 selectees), alongside several others in single digits. Modern Slavery Crackdown: Brazil reports rescuing 479 victims of labor exploitation in August, including 13 from Guinea-Bissau, with agriculture and construction among the hardest-hit sectors. Mobile Data Costs (Global): A study ranks UK 46th for average mobile broadband data price, underscoring how telecom affordability varies widely by market.