Ebola Update: Central Africa’s Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has passed 2,500 deaths, with 2,516 fatalities and 5,290 cases reported, as vaccination efforts expand and new cases appear near the Central African Republic border. Elections & Security: Nigeria’s 2027 polls face major risk from persistent insecurity and election-related political violence, with the International Republican Institute warning that fear and intimidation could depress voter turnout. Fuel Subsidy Showdown: In Nigeria’s campaign heat, FCT minister Nyesom Wike escalated attacks on Atiku and Peter Obi, while Atiku and supporters push to restore fuel subsidy, arguing hardship has worsened for ordinary Nigerians. Health & Trade Preparedness: East, Central and Southern African countries are tightening border health controls in response to Ebola in DR Congo, including drills, screening and readiness plans across key crossings. Infrastructure & Data: Kenya’s Makueni County signed an MoU with an Israeli tech firm to use satellite data, GIS and AI to improve road planning and target scarce funds better. Food Systems: Rwanda hosts the 20th Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, aiming to turn food-systems commitments into investment, jobs and resilience. Business & Finance: Ericsson and MTN Group Fintech completed a mobile money platform migration across several African markets to speed up services and support “Ambition 2030.” Regional Diplomacy: Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo met AU chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf to discuss peace, dialogue and stability across the continent.