Airport Sanitation Crisis: A sewage pipe rupture at Lomé’s Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport reportedly sent raw waste into terminal areas, soaking passengers and staff and triggering emergency response and public outrage over maintenance and accountability. Press Freedom Under Pressure: In Mali, Reporters Without Borders says a publisher was jailed over an opinion piece, highlighting how criminal charges can be used to silence media across the Sahel. Regional Health Gains: The Ouagadougou Partnership marks 15 years of work on family planning and SRHR across nine West African countries, citing major reductions in unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions. Cancer Care Progress: Ho Teaching Hospital reports improved breast cancer outcomes, with hundreds treated successfully after more patients seek early diagnosis. Public Health Risk on the Streets: A Volta Region report warns of “medicine in the streets” where unlicensed sellers offer tablets and syrups without prescription or clear contents, despite existing laws. Flood Relief and Climate Link: Ghana’s Hohoe floods displaced thousands; leaders stress extreme weather and climate change as rainfall becomes harder to predict. Women’s Business Funding: Ecobank expands credit for women-owned enterprises, including healthcare-focused support, using digital onboarding to bring more traders into formal banking. Togo Cocoa/Coffee Prices: Togo sets 2026-2027 reference prices for cocoa and coffee to stabilize producer incomes amid export volatility. Maritime Incident (Togo-flagged vessel): Drones attacked two ships in Bulgaria’s Black Sea waters; the Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sank, while the Able’s crew was evacuated, raising renewed concerns about safety and emergency medical evacuation.