Ebola Health Security: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases (1,003) with 254 deaths, and officials say it hasn’t peaked yet, with contact-tracing still below targets. Health Systems Warning: South Africa’s President Ramaphosa urges stronger pandemic preparedness, saying Ebola shows diseases can cross borders and hit economies fast. Green Skills Gap: Africa’s green economy faces a skills shortage that could slow renewables, EVs and climate-smart farming; leaders are pushing for a Nairobi summit to bridge the gap. Energy & Industry: South Africa’s deputy president advances hydrogen and fuel-cell ties with China, aiming for technology transfer and local capability. Agriculture & Food Security: Kenya hosts an IGAD Soil Health and Fertilizer Hub meeting to tackle land degradation and boost regional food security. Politics & Courts (Nigeria): Omoyele Sowore is remanded at Kuje after bail revocation, with reports of DSS taking him away amid court chaos. Trade & Logistics (Nigeria): Nigeria expands its AfCFTA air cargo export corridor with RwandAir, cutting freight costs by over 50% and boosting volumes. Investment & Growth: Spiro secures $55m more backing from a Chinese fund, lifting its round to $270m for battery-swapping EV expansion across African cities. World Cup Focus: Ghana edges Panama in their opener and now faces England next, while Algeria’s Mohamed Amoura is ruled out vs Jordan.