Ebola Response: Pope Leo XIV urged international action to help contain DR Congo’s fast-spreading Ebola outbreak, which has already killed more than 2,500 people, calling for prevention efforts that involve local communities. Ghana Industrial Push: Ghana plans a pharmaceutical industrial park under its 24-Hour Economy drive, aiming to build an ecosystem for medicine and medical device manufacturing, plus research and reliable bulk infrastructure. DR Congo Crisis Watch: The UN warned Ebola is spreading at an accelerating pace, with half of recent deaths recorded in the latest 20 days as health teams struggle to keep up. Zimbabwe Housing Shock: Harare City Council says it will widen demolitions in St Martins and other suburbs after High Court approval, deepening a growing shelter crisis. Livestock Relief (Uganda): Uganda’s Kalangala pig farmers get relief after the government lifts a four-month African swine fever quarantine, restoring movement and trade. Energy Deal (East Africa): Aliko Dangote’s refinery expansion in Kenya could offer Kenya a 10% stake, with Ethiopia and Rwanda also in talks. Health Policy (Ethiopia): WHO RC76 participants in Addis Ababa held a “Walk the Talk” health walk to promote physical activity and prevent non-communicable diseases. Cocoa Compliance (Nigeria): Nigeria is urged to speed up cocoa traceability to meet EU deforestation rules, especially for smallholder farmers. Reparatory Justice (Ghana): Ghana’s foreign minister says Africa’s reparations push is about development support and opportunities for young people, not just cash payments. Arms Control (Nigeria): UNODA and Nigerian civil society groups met to strengthen community-linked efforts against illicit small arms and light weapons.