South Africa's North West province is reporting progress in its fight against Foot and Mouth Disease, following an outbreak that affected various areas of the region. According to The Citizen Business, the outbreak infected a total of 186 cattle, three goats, and one pig. The development is described as good news for the province's efforts to contain the highly contagious livestock disease, which poses significant risks to the agricultural sector and farming communities.

The Katsina State Government has initiated the 2026 Annual Mass Livestock Vaccination Exercise, which will last for 18 days. This campaign aims to protect cattle, sheep, and goats from serious infectious diseases and enhance livestock productivity. The exercise was launched at Shifdawa Fulani Village in Batagarawa Local Government Area and focuses on three major livestock diseases, including Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia.

The Tanzania Veterinary Laboratory Agency (TVLA) is expanding livestock vaccine production and improving distribution in response to rising demand, particularly for Newcastle disease vaccines. Speaking to the Daily News in Dar es Salaam, TVLA Research Veterinarian Dr Renatus Killasa said growing pressure from livestock farmers is driving the need for more accessible disease-prevention solutions. The initiative aims to support Tanzania's expanding livestock sector by ensuring farmers can obtain vaccines to protect their animals from disease.

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have thwarted an alleged cattle rustling operation, recovering six cows in the Bakal area of Bauchi metropolis. This action was taken following credible intelligence received on June 23, 2026, which indicated that suspected cattle rustlers were transporting the animals towards a riverbank via the Goskaram axis.

According to SABC Business, MEC Dunga has expressed concern over the decline in municipal audits in Gauteng, noting that only two municipalities, Midvaal and Westrand, have achieved clean audits.

The death toll from a diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State, Nigeria, has risen to 25, with most fatalities being children, while suspected cases have climbed to 300, according to Tribune Online. The state government temporarily shut down public and private schools over the weekend as a preventive measure against the spread of the disease.