Ebola Response: WHO and Africa CDC have launched a $518m, six-month joint plan to contain the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and prevent spread to neighbors, as confirmed cases near 500 and officials warn the situation is still “catch-up.” Mining Reform Push (Ghana): Ghana’s Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah says regulatory reforms are underway to speed licensing, cut delays, strengthen accountability, and boost responsible mining investment. Anti-Ethnic Profiling (Nigeria): Peter Obi condemns media framing that links crime to ethnic groups, warning it fuels division and unfairly targets communities amid insecurity. Green Wall Lessons (China): New reporting highlights how China’s Great Green Wall is working long-term thanks to predictable funding and incentives that keep restoration going. Women’s Football (Nigeria): Nigeria’s Super Falcons vow a more aggressive approach in their second friendly against Senegal as they fine-tune preparations for WAFCON in Morocco. Culture & Craft (Nigeria): Aso-oke weaving in Iseyin is drawing young learners and diaspora demand, with artisans resisting mechanisation to protect the craft’s identity. Tourism Growth (Morocco): Morocco welcomed over 7.7m tourists by end of May 2026, up 7%, as infrastructure and services keep lifting the sector.