Public Health Response: Senegal is battling a worsening Rift Valley fever outbreak, with at least 17 deaths and 100+ infections since late September. The government has launched a nationwide, multisector campaign focused on mosquito control, livestock vaccination, and public education, alongside epidemic management committees and warnings against self-medication. Energy Access Tracking: The AfDB unveiled the Mission 300 Progress Tracker (MapAfrica) to monitor electricity expansion across Africa in near real time, listing 74 active projects and reporting 5.2 million people already connected, with Senegal among the prioritized countries. Mining & Supply Chains: Resolute Mining said Mali’s security disruptions have dragged second-quarter output at its Syama gold mine to 30,000 oz (down from earlier expectations), citing road insecurity affecting higher-grade ore access and explosives supply. Infrastructure Finance: Africa Finance Corporation secured a record US$2 billion syndicated loan to scale integrated energy, transport, logistics, and industrial projects across the continent. Agriculture & Health Innovation: Research highlights rice-fish coculturing in Senegal’s northern river basin as a potential way to cut schistosomiasis while improving farmers’ incomes and food production. Senegal in the Spotlight: A World Cup kit ranking puts Senegal’s home jersey among the tournament’s best, reflecting strong local visibility ahead of kickoff.