Ebola Response Under Strain in DR Congo: Africa CDC says DRC’s Ebola outbreak has passed 200 deaths (875 confirmed cases) with low contact tracing blamed on conflict and access problems, as no approved vaccines or treatments exist for the current Bundibugyo strain. Anti-Corruption Leadership Boost: Kenya’s EACC CEO Abdi Ahmed Mohamud elected to AAACA’s executive committee, placing Eastern Africa at the centre of the continent’s integrity push. Police Corruption Scrutiny in South Africa: Deputy President Paul Mashatile faced NCOP questions over SAPS corruption and oversight failures, citing specialised units and strengthened serious corruption investigations. AI & Cybersecurity Governance Project: KAIPTC and UNDP launched a Japan-funded initiative in Accra to strengthen AI and cyber security governance, warning of ransomware, deepfakes and weak regulation. Terror Attack Hits Niger Airport: BBC reports at least 35 killed in the Niamey airport assault; JNIM claimed responsibility and security forces launched a manhunt. Judicial Independence Clash in Nigeria: ADC condemned APC for commissioning judges’ residential quarters, arguing it undermines the judiciary’s independence. US Cuts PEPFAR to South Africa: Trump administration ends PEPFAR funding, citing failures to protect white South Africans from violence and displacement. Access to Justice Under Pressure: Legal Aid South Africa staff unionised and protested over understaffing and workloads, warning service quality is at risk. Finance Bill 2026 Clears Kenya Parliament: MPs approved the amended Finance Bill 2026 by electronic vote, sending it to President William Ruto for assent. Green Finance Win: Stanbic exceeded its sustainable trade finance target, disbursing Sh133bn across Kenya and South Sudan.