Clean Mobility Investment: Spiro secured a landmark $215M round to expand electric mobility and battery-swapping infrastructure across Africa, aiming to speed up EV access in fast-growing cities. Wildlife & Public Health Risk: An investigation links sophisticated trafficking networks to the smuggling of endangered golden lion tamarins, with seizures reported in Togo and elsewhere—raising concerns about animal health, disease spread, and illegal trade routes. Mental Health Push: WHO’s first mental health intercountry meeting in Africa called for stronger, coordinated action to close service gaps, noting low primary-care coverage and limited dedicated mental health budgets. Menstrual Dignity in Focus: Cameroon launched the “My Free Period” festival to break taboos around menstruation and improve education on menstrual hygiene and reproductive health—building on editions already active in Togo and other countries. Togo Travel Ease: Togo scrapped entry visa requirements for African nationals (up to 30 days), with travellers still required to complete an online pre-arrival registration. Ebola Recovery Update: A missionary doctor evacuated from DRC after contracting Ebola is in steady recovery in Berlin, with family members testing negative and remaining asymptomatic. Avian Flu Preparedness: Nigeria launched an avian influenza control program using a One Health approach, boosting surveillance, diagnosis, biosecurity, and risk communication for poultry and markets. Road Safety & Access: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development reported progress on major African road projects, including 92% completion of Togo’s Sokodé–Bassar rehabilitation.