E-waste push: Egypt and Switzerland signed a $1.7m grant to build a national system for sustainable electronic waste management, aiming to strengthen reuse and recycling rules under a circular-economy push, with special focus on refrigeration and air-conditioning gear. IMF greenlight: The IMF reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on the 7th EFF review and the 2nd RSF review, potentially unlocking about $1.6bn, citing contained spillover from regional conflict and pointing to energy-consumption rationalisation and fuel/electricity price adjustments. Clean-energy industry tie-up: Egypt’s Industry Minister met Schneider Electric to discuss expansion and higher local manufacturing content, with renewable energy use flagged as key for lower production costs and sustainability. Food security pressure: FAO warns Africa’s fish supply is lagging fast-rising demand, raising food-security and nutrition concerns as aquaculture expands elsewhere but not enough across the continent. Wildlife vs drilling (global): Ohio approved fracking on nearly 15,000 acres of public land, including wildlife areas, as protests highlighted noise and methane concerns. Power equipment market: Elsewedy Electric launched a new generator range for industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects, offering options designed to cut noise and withstand harsh conditions. Heat and climate risk (global): WHO reports Europe deaths from an intense heatwave, underscoring how fast warming is amplifying extreme weather impacts. Wildlife trade spotlight (global): A report highlights the harm to chimpanzees driven by the global wildlife trade.