AI & Digital Growth: Tanzania’s ICT minister Angellah Kairuki urged deeper Africa–South Korea cooperation on AI, data centres and skills transfer at KOAFEC, citing a US$167m-backed Digital Technology Institute in Dodoma. Fibre + AI Infrastructure: Liquid Intelligent Technologies Kenya says it’s moving beyond connectivity to add AI, cloud and cybersecurity services on its fibre backbone, with data-centre investment and cross-border links top of telecom talks. Peace, Culture & Inclusion: The Olu of Warri and UAE’s tolerance minister signed a protocol to boost peacebuilding, cultural exchange and social inclusion. Humanitarian + Politics: A disaster-relief veteran is running as an independent against US Rep. Chris Rabb in Philadelphia, banking on grassroots support. Energy Regulation: Algeria’s Hydrocarbon Regulatory Authority sends a delegation to Chad to strengthen downstream regulation, safety, HSE and digital modernization. Ebola Crisis: DRC’s Ebola fight is at a tipping point, with the outbreak described as potentially the worst on record. Ebola Funding: The UK increased its Ebola response support to £78.7m for DRC and Uganda via Africa CDC. Women, Peace & Security: Tanzania marks one year since adopting its Women, Peace and Security plan, shifting focus to implementation and accountability. Youth in Democracy: ECOWAS backs a West African youth conference in Dakar to move young people from activism into decision-making. Development Finance: AfDB and Africa Deposit Funds agree to coordinate long-term financing to boost investment, resilience and inclusive growth.