Ebola Response Under Strain: Kenya saw deadly protests after a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine plan at a military base sparked fears of Americans being held locally, while across the region health authorities warn the outbreak in DR Congo is worsening and vaccine development is being fast-tracked. U.S. Visa Access Tightens: The Trump administration is considering cutting African visa-processing sites from 50 to 20, meaning many applicants may have to travel abroad for interviews. IP and Innovation Push: Liberia won the WIPO-ARIPO Regional IP High School Club Awards in Harare, spotlighting youth creativity and the real-world impact of copyright awareness. Climate-Smart Agriculture Funding: Liberia launched a US$103.9m, five-year climate resilience project to protect livelihoods, restore ecosystems, and boost food security. Trade and Investment Moves: Ghana opened a U.S. trade mission to attract investment across agriculture, manufacturing, energy and digital innovation. Maritime Security: Nigeria’s Tinubu flagged off a combined maritime task force with partners to tackle piracy and oil theft in the Gulf of Guinea. Finance Reform: Nigeria became the first African capital market to adopt the faster T+1 settlement cycle.