Biomedical Waste Watch: A SciDev.Net investigation highlights how unchecked hospital waste in Senegal and across West/Central Africa is contaminating beaches and neighborhoods, with syringes and infectious materials putting children and communities at risk. Regional Tourism Policy: ECOWAS held a COPITOUR consultative meeting in Abuja to strengthen West African tourism business links, with Senegal among the participating member states. Senegal Governance & Transparency: Senegal’s parliament passed an asset disclosure law requiring top officials to publish personal assets when taking office and when leaving, aiming to boost transparency amid political tensions. Pilgrimage Travel Support: Sheikh Mahi Cissé urged state authorities to facilitate travel for overseas pilgrims to Medina Baye for the International Gamou, calling for smoother cross-border movement. Heritage on the Water: Saint-Louis’ historic pirogue regatta drew large crowds, celebrating Guet-Ndar fishing traditions and community rivalry along the Senegal River. Travel Safety & Borders: Reports from Spain’s Ceuta describe hundreds of migrants protesting on a beach against being sent back to Morocco, underscoring ongoing border pressures that affect regional travel routes.