Health & Climate: A new Nature study finds climate change is “moving” childhood malaria across sub-Saharan Africa—slightly increasing overall risk, with rising temperatures expected to raise risk in southern and East Africa while easing pressure in today’s hottest hotspots. Visa & Mobility: The U.S. has made its visa bond pilot permanent, letting consular officers require certain B1/B2 applicants to post refundable bonds up to $20,000, affecting citizens from 50 countries including many across Africa. Digital Sovereignty: Côte d’Ivoire launched its first national public key infrastructure (PKI), creating a domestic trust anchor to secure electronic transactions and reduce reliance on foreign certificate authorities. Regional Security: ECOWAS leaders, including Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaru Embalo, reaffirmed commitment to fight insecurity, reviewing political and security transitions across the region. Cyber & Skills: Russia’s Positive Hack Camp opened in Moscow with participants from multiple African states, highlighting growing cybersecurity training links. Food & Shipping Risk: Attacks around the Black Sea are disrupting grain logistics and raising wheat prices, with analysts warning repairs and rerouting will take time. Finance Watch: Nigeria’s Zenith Bank touts strong 2026 results as it expands across Africa, including new subsidiaries and acquisition activity.