Gold & Trade Finance: Afreximbank says it will build a new gold refinery in Egypt by end-2026, with $50m–$100m investment and production targeted for 2027–2028, aiming to deepen an integrated African gold ecosystem and keep more value on the continent. Ebola Watch: Congo’s Ebola situation is worsening, with reports of a record daily jump in new cases and deaths, while Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya highlights coordinated partner support and China’s technical mission to Kinshasa. Cybercrime Push: Egypt’s justice ministry says it’s stepping up cybercrime defenses, including an Egyptian-African cybercrime prevention center with UNODC support. Politics in Nigeria: The ADC names Rotimi Amaechi as Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 running mate, framing the ticket as a unity and renewal platform. Food Security & Industry: Africa Finance Corporation commits $600m to back Dangote’s $7bn fertiliser expansion—boosting urea output in Nigeria and building a major plant in Ethiopia. Regional Connectivity: Tanzania’s Tashico and DRC’s LMC sign a three-year Lake Tanganyika transport deal to expand passenger and cargo links. Diplomacy: Egypt and Luxembourg move to expand cooperation on trade, investment, infrastructure, clean energy and banking. World Cup Health: US experts say Ebola risk to World Cup host cities is low but not zero, with hospitals more prepared than in 2014. Migration Policy: Greece’s migration minister calls criticism of tougher rules a “badge of honor,” as EU talks with North African partners continue.