Wildlife Crisis: At least 19 elephants have died since June in southern Kenya near the Tanzanian border, with authorities still hunting for the cause after early tests hinted at possible cyanide poisoning from nearby farmland. Conservation Media: Wild Africa launched a new 13-part TV series spotlighting Nigeria’s fight to save endangered species, aiming to raise awareness of habitat loss across the continent. Clean Cooking & Forests: Tanzania’s clean cooking push is being credited with saving hundreds of thousands of hectares of forest annually, as energy policy efforts expand. Digital for Growth: Tanzania is moving from basic internet access toward connecting businesses and productive sectors, with gaps still reported in enterprise connectivity. Local Governance Finance: A study urges Tanzanian LGAs to use tools like municipal and green bonds, but warns that regulations and financial know-how must come first. Women’s Land Rights: Tanzania’s land law implementation gap remains stark, with only 38% of women owning land despite legal protections. Transport & Infrastructure Funding: Fuel-levy reforms are already boosting Road Fund collections, with TANROADS receiving major allocations for road projects. Tourism Regulation: Tanzania warned Kilimanjaro trekking bodies not to act as regulators, stressing only legally empowered institutions can certify operators.