Central African Republic Power Boost: UAE’s Global South Utilities (GSU) inaugurated a 50MW solar PV plant with 15MWh battery storage in Sakaï, aiming to supply clean power to 300,000+ households and cut 50,000+ tonnes of CO₂ annually. Zambia Election Tensions: US senators warned Zambia’s ruling party is undermining the electoral environment ahead of the Aug 13 vote, urging peaceful, fair elections. DRC Ebola Escalation: WHO says the DRC outbreak is on track to eclipse the 2014-16 West Africa epidemic, with transmission concentrated in Ituri and plans to expand surveillance and treatment capacity. Kenya Mental Health Push: A global mission in Kitale, led by Ambassador Dr. Michelle Boone-Thornton, delivered mental health training and community outreach alongside a symposium at Mount Kenya University. Osun Election Politics: Nigeria’s ADC alleged a plot to arrest its leader Rauf Aregbesola before the Osun governorship election, warning it could disrupt campaigning. West Africa Energy Market: ECOWAS moved to validate a regional carbon market platform as it targets a $294bn climate-finance gap. E-commerce Growth: IFC invested $25m in Jumia to expand digital commerce infrastructure across Africa, supporting sellers, jobs and sales agents. Tanzania Clean Cooking Bet: Tanzania is leaning on domestic natural gas to speed up clean cooking and strengthen energy security. DRC Ebola Response: Africa CDC and WHO call for faster, community-led action to contain Ebola in the DRC. Malawi WAFCON Shock: Malawi, led by the Chawinga sisters, reached the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after beating Algeria 3-1. Kenya-China Showcase: Nairobi hosted a 500-drone skyline show celebrating Kenya-China friendship as part of the 2026 China-Africa people-to-people year.