Raptors on the move: A tagged osprey shot in Ghana has spotlighted how West African hunting and belief-based trade threaten migratory birds across the full flyway, with conservationists calling for stronger tracking and cooperation between Europe and West Africa. Yemen crisis: Fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have wounded civilians and disrupted energy operations, raising fears of a wider regional escalation as Yemen’s conflict deepens. AFCON 2027 focus (Ghana): Ghana’s Black Stars are urged to treat their opening 2027 AFCON qualifier against Côte d’Ivoire as a “final,” with the GFA saying Carlos Queiroz’s appointment was fast-tracked to meet player-selection deadlines. Champions League milestone: Former Ivory Coast star Yaya Toure says African coaches are entering a “new era” after becoming the first African to lead a club into the Champions League league phase with Slovan Bratislava. Informal economy: AFP reports how informal work—from street vending to motorcycle taxis—keeps African cities running, even as authorities struggle to rein it in. Somalia hunger risk: Somalia faces worsening hunger as climate shocks and aid cuts collide, with El Niño expected to bring more extreme weather. Conservation in South Sudan: UNESCO World Heritage status for Boma-Badingilo aims to protect migratory antelope and birds, as conservationists push to safeguard the ecosystem. Ghana market upgrade: Work is progressing on Ghana’s Techiman 24-hour economy model market, meant to boost jobs and investment.