Ebola Crisis in DR Congo: The Africa CDC says DR Congo has recorded 5,021 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,378 deaths, warning the outbreak is still far from under control as conflict and weak state presence hamper response. DRC Security & Health: M23-linked authorities in eastern DR Congo tightened movement, suspending some taxis and boats after Ebola-positive travellers were detected in rebel territory—showing how fighting complicates containment. Nile Water Tensions: Ethiopia’s plan to build three more Blue Nile hydropower dams re-ignites a long-running geopolitical dispute with Egypt amid shifting Horn of Africa alliances. France-Niger Rift: France reportedly floated a “sincere” reset with Niger, including possible colonial-era restitution, but Niger’s response was blunt: stay away. Ghana Energy Push: Ghana says it is ready to pursue nuclear power, stressing that human capacity is as important as reactors. West Africa Food Security: Warnings of major fertiliser shortages—including for cocoa—raise fears of price shocks and supply strain into 2027. ECOWAS Youth & Startups: ECOWAS launched the second ECOWAS Startup Awards to boost early-stage tech, cross-border expansion and jobs. Police Cooperation: Rwanda and South Korea signed a policing pact to fight transnational crime, share intelligence and support UN peacekeeping. Sports & Society: Ghana warns youth against online recruitment schemes that lure Africans into foreign wars.