Ebola Response: The DRC reports Ebola cases rising to 710 with 139 deaths, as WHO and Africa CDC launch a $518m, six-month emergency plan and urge stronger cross-border preparedness. Regional Health Funding: The East African Community signs a €5m deal with KfW to boost regional readiness for Ebola and other infectious diseases. HIV Prevention Setback: UNAIDS warns that HIV prevention is sliding after major aid cuts, with PrEP uptake down 38% from 2024 to 2025 and condom funding falling sharply. Nigeria Democracy & Economy: Nigeria marks 27 years of civilian rule, but coverage highlights how democracy still struggles amid insecurity and worsening economic hardship. Youth, Culture & Learning: Nigeria launches a Feature Earth AI Creators Programme training 138,000 children across 5,760 schools, using AI and environmental storytelling. Sports Diplomacy: Ghana protests Canada after Thomas Partey is denied a visa ahead of the World Cup, while Brazil and Morocco draw 1-1 in a marquee opener. Mining Safety Push (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe plans to train and license 600,000 artisanal miners to formalise the sector and cut deadly working conditions. Global South Voice: An Indian lawmaker praises Russia’s SPIEF for giving the Global South more influence, arguing for alternate platforms beyond the UN Security Council.