Ebola Crisis in DR Congo: Congo authorities report the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has topped 6,000 cases and 2,911 deaths, with insecurity and displacement driving spread as WHO warns it could surpass the 2014–16 West Africa disaster. UK Aid for Containment: The UK announced a new £50m package (total £78m) to boost surveillance, protect frontline workers, expand treatment and improve community engagement and safe burials. Public Health Preparedness: The Sahrawi Republic joined an Africa CDC workshop in Nouakchott to strengthen North Africa’s disease surveillance, lab capacity, information sharing and public health institute development. Energy Transition Debate (Ghana): President John Dramani Mahama urged a pragmatic mix of oil and gas with renewables to tackle energy poverty, as Africa Oil Week gathers investors in Accra. IMF Deal for Senegal: The IMF agreed a new $2.2bn, 36-month loan programme after a prior deal was suspended over undisclosed debt, requiring corrective measures. Nigeria Security Cooperation: Nigeria said the reported withdrawal of about 200 US troops was a routine operational adjustment, not a break in bilateral counterterrorism ties. Traditional Medicine Push (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe’s First Lady called for scientific research and regulation to integrate validated traditional medicine into the national health system. Cultural Spotlight: A “Jollof War” cooking competition in Winnipeg highlights West Africa’s shared jollof heritage and rival styles.