Ebola Surge in DR Congo: Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern DR Congo have passed 2,000 with 754 deaths, and WHO warns the real toll could be far higher as transmission spreads into new provinces. Constitutional Reform Debate: A South Africa-based constitutional law expert says Africa’s constitutions must limit and regulate power, not entrench political arrangements, as reforms in DRC and Zimbabwe face protests and pushback. Kenya By-Election Security Row: Ahead of Ol Kalou’s parliamentary by-election, Rigathi Gachagua accuses police chief Douglas Kanja of losing command to rogue officers, raising fears of election-linked violence. Namibia’s Parliament Under Pressure: Namibia’s lawmakers are urged to match the country’s oil, gas and critical-minerals moment with stronger, more ambitious legislative priorities. Ghana Infrastructure Crunch: A World Bank report says Ghana needs about $37.2bn annually to close its infrastructure gap, far beyond current public investment. Energy Access in East Africa: Schneider Electric highlights that rural energy gaps are now a “system design” challenge, calling for reliable power that supports farming and local enterprise. Digital Creators Boost: ByteDance’s Volcano Engine plans a Kenya-based AI creator platform (Tazama) to help creators monetise and reach China and beyond. Global LNG Watch: US LNG exports rose sharply in 2025, while Qatar’s 2026 supply disruption after Strait of Hormuz closures is reshaping global gas flows.