Ancient Tech in Senegal: A new study at Senegal’s Didé West 1 site in the Falémé Valley reconstructs how iron was produced 2,000 years ago, showing long-lived local know-how and its role in agriculture. AI Adoption Gap (Tunisia): An ITCEQ report finds Tunisian firms often intend to innovate with AI, but few actually do—highlighting a gap between declared tech use and real implementation. Hantavirus Response (EU): The European Commission is dispatching experimental favipiravir doses after a cruise-ship-linked outbreak, with emergency procurement if cases rise. Health Supply Fix: Research shows low-cost training for frontline health workers can cut medicine stock-outs by about 30%, pointing to practical ways to reduce shortages. Energy Investment Reality Check: The IEA says Africa got only ~3% of global energy investment in 2026, even as the Strait of Hormuz shock reshapes capital flows. Senegal Politics & Governance: Senegal’s ruling alliance fractures after President Faye fires PM Sonko and dissolves the cabinet, raising concerns for debt and IMF-linked reforms. Africa Health Innovation (Dakar/Accra): FORA’ESS is set for Dakar in July, while Ghana’s HIFest runs June 4–6 to push youth health ventures toward market. Climate Pressure: New research links extreme heat to major city-life changes, with heatwaves already causing deaths and stressing preparedness.