Pesticide Safety Alarm: Kenya hit a record 6,953 tonnes of pesticide use in 2024, with fungicides/bactericides leading and more than two-thirds flagged as highly hazardous—raising health and environmental concerns for farmers facing illegal chemical imports. Mental Health Training: Guadeloupe’s Ministry of Health and the public mental health establishment ran a suicide prevention workshop to help clinicians spot early warning signs and intervene, with a focus on prevention, management, and rehabilitation. Public Safety & Justice: Two gendarmes were charged with manslaughter in the 2020 death of Claude Jean-Pierre after a traffic stop in Deshaies, following outrage over partial CCTV showing his head striking the vehicle interior. Sports Medicine: Cyclist Kaden Hopkins returned to training after shoulder surgery in Spain, including removal and replacement of hardware and use of artificial bone to speed healing. Health & Wellness Spotlight: Miss Guadeloupe Annaelle Ibo earned first runner-up in Miss World 2026’s talent fast-track, while mental-health themed choreography highlighted “hope and healing.”