Mosquito-bite science: New research explains why some people are “mosquito magnets,” pointing to a mix of carbon dioxide in exhaled breath, skin odours, body heat and humidity—while also stressing that attraction can change over time and isn’t linked to blood type. Electricity for health services: ECOWAS and partners are pushing solar power through the ROGEAP off-grid project, targeting 700,000+ people across 19 countries, with power for homes plus schools and health facilities. Big electrification milestone: World Bank and AfDB’s Mission 300 says it has connected 50 million+ people across 40 countries, aiming for 300 million by 2030—framing electricity as a boost for healthcare and education. Climate risks hitting children: UNICEF warns almost all children face at least one climate hazard, with huge numbers exposed to drought and extreme heat, and notes overlapping risks that can strain health and services. Lean-season food pressure (nearby): WFP and Togo plan ahead for the lean season, projecting acute food insecurity risk for hundreds of thousands unless conditions improve. Landmines and health rights: A UN human rights report highlights ongoing anti-personnel mine harm, including in Burkina Faso, calling for stronger action to clear contaminated areas and protect survivors. Sexual and reproductive health in Burkina Faso: Researchers report on drivers of transactional sex among pregnant and parenting adolescents, including findings from Burkina Faso alongside Kenya and Malawi.