Flood Relief in The Gambia: Qatar Charity says it supported 1,200 flood-affected families with food baskets, blankets, and shelter/construction materials worth QR670,000, coordinated with the National Disaster Management Agency and local authorities. Mangrove Restoration & Livelihoods: A Tanbi Wetland oyster harvester is also helping restore mangroves that protect Banjul from erosion and flooding, showing how women’s work links biodiversity and resilience. Locally Led Climate Action: African stakeholders adopted the Cotonou Declaration to push community-led climate action, environmental sustainability, and energy access, with communities placed at the centre of decisions and financing. Water Security Investments: Countries including The Gambia launched Water Compacts at the African Water Forum, signaling a shift toward locally owned water investment pipelines to attract public and private finance. Climate & Health Link: A new study finds climate change is reshaping malaria’s map across sub-Saharan Africa—slightly increasing it overall so far, but with risks rising in some regions and easing in today’s hotspots. Digital Payments for Public Good: UNDP is moving blockchain from pilots to wider use in digital public infrastructure, citing reduced costs in pilots including The Gambia. Aviation Safety Cooperation: Nigeria hosted a BAGAIA board meeting, with member states reaffirming regional accident investigation and aviation safety cooperation.