Health Security & Self-Reliance: Africa CDC and WHO praised Namibia’s health progress while urging stronger domestic financing and implementation as external support declines. Ebola Response: WHO and Africa CDC welcomed an immediate release of 70,000 Ervebo doses to the DRC, including 20,000 for a Phase 3 trial against Bundibugyo Ebola. Regional Diplomacy & Migration: Nigeria continues repatriations of citizens fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with 83 more returned to Lagos as Abuja demands urgent protection. South Africa Growth Push: President Ramaphosa launched Phase 3 of the government-business partnership, targeting 3%+ growth and one million jobs by 2030, with tourism, mining, infrastructure and agriculture in focus. Elections & Political Contest: Nigeria’s 2027 presidential campaign kicked off as Tinubu seeks re-election against opposition heavyweights Atiku and Obi. Justice & Accountability: Liberia charged former vice-president Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking and money laundering. Central Africa Disaster: The Central African Republic shut an artisanal gold mine after a landslide killed dozens, highlighting risks of informal mining. Energy & Sovereignty: Ethiopia rejected calls for permission or joint control over Nile water development, reiterating its right to build dams. Tech & Investment: Prosus backed a push toward $20,000 general-purpose robots as AI and training data improve.