Nigeria Counter-Terrorism: The Nigerian Army says it killed a high-profile terrorist commander, Mohammed Khalifa, and reports the surrender of two ISWAP commanders in Borno State, with the men in custody for profiling and debriefing. Democracy Day Politics: President Bola Tinubu delivered his Democracy Day address, urging peaceful, credible elections in Ekiti and Osun and stressing that Nigeria’s democracy must be defended and strengthened. Ebola Response: The EU announced new funding to back Africa’s Ebola fight, including support for pathogen genomics, testing equipment, and wastewater surveillance as cases rise in Central Africa. Trade Integration: ECOWAS ministers of trade and industry meet in Accra to steer regional priorities on AfCFTA implementation, WTO follow-ups, and the ECOWAS common market. Water & Infrastructure: Zimbabwe receives China-aid for a 300-borehole project, with officials highlighting rapid delivery across thousands of households. Digital Credentials: Liberia’s UMU rolls out QR-code certificates to curb academic fraud and speed up verification. Energy & Industry: Egypt pitches a reform-led push toward manufacturing, renewables, and fintech to attract investment and exports.