Mozambique Health & Rights: Christian groups urged Mozambique to protect civilians, displaced people and freedom of religion or belief, warning that northern conflict has affected over 1 million people and continues to drive conflict-related sexual violence. Climate & Health: A UN expert warned Mozambique against locking into fossil fuel dependency, saying climate risks tied to overshoot and a likely Super-El Niño will hit health, water and food security hardest for the poorest. Nutrition & Food Security: Malawi faces worsening food insecurity as El Niño threatens rainfall and incomes, with reports stressing households can’t afford food even when it’s available. Health Systems & Care: Mozambique admitted pension payments for older people have been disrupted by financial constraints, highlighting the need to adapt social protection and healthcare for an ageing population. Local Safety & Services: A new Pemba office for Techdrilling Specialized Solutions will bring inspection, testing and occupational health and safety training closer to Cabo Delgado’s oil and gas operations. Public Health Policy: Mozambique–US talks under the Millennium Challenge Account flagged cooperation that includes health sector support alongside infrastructure and other priorities. Community Wellbeing: A study on tilapia found how the fish adapt to extreme salt stress—useful for food resilience research in changing environments. Gender & Stigma: Sisterhood-focused activism in the region highlights how stigma recovery and community support can help women affected by social exclusion. Safety Incident: A 25-year-old Mozambican man remains missing after drowning while swimming in South Africa’s Kromme River, with searches ongoing.