Ibogaine & mental health: A new interview with Ambio Life Sciences CEO Jonathan Dickinson highlights a Stanford study in Nature Medicine and claims an 88% reduction in PTSD symptoms, while discussing how ibogaine is being scaled from small clinical volumes and how Gabonese roots are being protected as the treatment moves into mainstream attention. Tobacco control funding pressure: Nigeria’s Tobacco Control Alliance says it received only N28 million between 2023 and 2025, warning this is far too low to enforce smoke-free laws, fund cessation services, and curb tobacco-related deaths. Women’s health research: A BMJ Global Health study estimates early menopause affects about 1 in 14 women aged 30–49 in low- and middle-income countries, with higher risks in rural areas and major downstream health impacts. Gabon–Ghana health-adjacent cooperation: Ghana and Gabon announce a renewed phase of cooperation aimed at boosting trade, investment, and strategic partnerships under AfCFTA—covering sectors that can shape health systems like education and resource development. Road safety during mass gatherings: Senegal’s Grand Magal response reports at least 12 deaths from road accidents ahead of the pilgrimage, alongside large-scale emergency and medical deployment in Touba. Women’s security ranking: A new Women, Peace and Security index ranking places Northern Europe at the top for women’s inclusion, justice, and security, with implications for safer health and social outcomes.