Ebola Preparedness: Israel’s health ministry has stepped up monitoring and hospital readiness after the Central Africa outbreak, distributing protective gear and drafting new guidelines for suspected cases. Catholic Diplomacy & Politics: Pope Leo XIV drew about 1.2 million to an open-air Mass in Madrid, urging leaders to resist polarization amid a politically charged Spain visit. Kenya Health Debate: A Garissa viral clip involving the Social Health Authority (SHA) has sparked fresh questions about whether enrolled patients are actually getting treatment. Kenya Investment Push: President Ruto is in Europe seeking trade deals and EU market access to boost exports and jobs. Nigeria Maritime Security: Nigeria says it will use the EU’s €59m WASOP to fight illegal fishing in the Gulf of Guinea, seeking more EU surveillance and enforcement support. Digital Payments: Dubai’s HashKey MENA pilots stablecoin payments for cross-border trade with Africa, aiming to cut FX friction and speed settlements. Demography Watch: Morocco’s fertility rate fell below replacement level for the first time, signaling a major demographic shift. Somalia Election Tensions: Ex-president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed alleges the government cut services and restricted movement around opposition amid the electoral dispute. Zimbabwe Politics: Zimbabwe’s constitutional crisis deepens as term-extension plans face risks over succession and constitutional change. Africa Ebola Funding: WHO and Africa CDC unveiled a $518m plan to curb Ebola spread, focusing on rapid response capacity.