Regional Cybersecurity: IGAD is running a live cyber drill in Addis Ababa, bringing together East African cyber teams, law enforcement and critical-infrastructure operators to test cross-border coordination against simulated attacks. Africa–UAE Diplomacy: The UAE–Africa strategic partnership push wrapped up in Addis Ababa, with talks on trade, agriculture, renewable energy, critical minerals and youth empowerment. DR Congo–Rwanda Tensions: Kinshasa has filed a case at the ICJ against Rwanda over alleged support for the M23 rebel group and alleged violations against civilians in eastern Congo. Public Health & Food Safety (Nigeria): NAFDAC launched a nationwide food label campaign to get Nigerians to read nutrition information and cut diet-related non-communicable diseases. Ebola Response Funding: Africa CDC says Ebola needs $1.4bn as cases surpass 1,130 in DR Congo and Uganda, warning funding is far short of the scale required. Media & Digital Growth (South Africa): SABC Plus hit 2.1m registered users, outpacing targets as the broadcaster updates Parliament on performance. Ethiopia’s Digital Sovereignty: Ethiopia showcased its push for a digitally sovereign state through MESOB and its large-scale digital ID system. Uganda Coffee Branding: Uganda unveiled its first national coffee brand at World of Coffee Brussels, aiming to boost quality positioning and exports. Ghana Pharma Manufacturing: Ghana secured a €415,437 grant for PharmaVax to strengthen its pharmaceutical sector and move toward a regional manufacturing hub. Transport & Infrastructure (Nigeria): Nigeria handed over Enugu’s Akanu Ibiam International Airport to concessionaires under a PPP for financing, expansion and operations.