Ebola Response in DR Congo: WHO says the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo began in February, months before it was officially declared in May, with confirmed cases now at 4,200 and early cases reportedly misread as malaria or typhoid—while a quarantined river boat near Kinshasa tested negative. Security in Borno: Nigerian troops repelled an ISWAP attack on a forward operating base in Gajiram, killing attackers and recovering weapons, though some troops were injured. Elections Watch (Zambia): The AU-COMESA mission deployed 93 observers ahead of Zambia’s Aug. 13 general election, with a preliminary report due Aug. 15. Governance & Identity (Nigeria): Nigeria’s NPC expanded digital civil registration to about 4,000 wards and plans to scale to roughly 8,000 centres nationwide. Health & Rights (Nigeria): A coalition of tobacco-control groups urged lawmakers to recall the Tobacco Act Amendment Bill 2025, warning it could weaken safeguards and expose children to nicotine products. Climate & Jobs (Africa): AGN chair says Africa’s just transition must prioritise industrialisation, value addition and decent jobs as negotiators prepare for COP31. Culture & Exchange (Botswana-China): Botswana’s Confucius Institute unveiled new Chinese-style pavilions to deepen education and cultural ties. Sports (WAFCON): Malawi stunned Ghana to reach the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals and secure a World Cup spot. Transport & Trade (Africa): Etihad signed new codeshare/interline deals with African airlines including Air Peace (Nigeria) and Africa World Airlines (Ghana). Migration in Ceuta (Spain): A Spanish bishop called for a vigil for peace, justice and stability in Ceuta after the immigration crisis.