Maritime Security & Blue Economy: Nigeria’s maritime push is getting a boost as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency adds 177 new members to its Deep Blue Maritime Security Unit, expanding rescue and anti-piracy capacity in the Gulf of Guinea. Hydrography for Navigation: In Abuja, Nigeria’s Defence Minister Bello Muhammad Matawalle said hydrography is now central to national maritime priorities, aiming to improve marine navigation, security, and ocean-based economic activity. Climate Risk for West Africa: With El Niño expected between May and July, researchers flag major heat exposure in African cities including Conakry, warning that millions face elevated hazard and limited coping capacity. Ebola Diagnostics Gap in DRC: In the DRC, Ebola testing improved but early detection was delayed because GeneXpert couldn’t detect the rare virus species circulating, contributing to a larger outbreak. Guinea Wildlife Crackdown: Guinean authorities arrested four alleged wildlife traffickers in Conakry and seized dried seahorses and shark/ray fins, targeting a network selling to Chinese buyers for export. Guinea Mining Update: DeSoto Resources has started a 10,000-metre drilling campaign at its Timbakouna Gold Project in Guinea to test gold targets across the Siguiri Basin. Guinea Insurance Compliance: Guinea Insurance Plc deposited N1.5 billion with Nigeria’s CBN to meet NIIRA 2025 recapitalisation requirements. Cancer Capacity Building: Merck Foundation highlighted ongoing oncology training scholarships across countries including Guinea Conakry to expand cancer care specialists.