AI Workforce & Skills: Totlesoft launches ADLAS 2026, a free virtual summit on 15 August to grow Africa’s AI data-labelling and digital workforce. Cameroon-China Infrastructure: Cameroon inaugurated a 160m Nyong River bridge at Malombo built by China First Highway Engineering, aimed at easing traffic and boosting local development. Health Security: The US nearly doubles Ebola support in eastern DRC, adding $242m to reach $512m for the next six months as the outbreak spreads. Regional Connectivity & Telecom: The Africa-Asia Infrastructure Fund commits $82.8m to expand DRC fibre networks and telecom towers, targeting major digital gaps. South Africa Economy & Policy: South Africa faces a key FATF Mutual Evaluation deadline in under two months, while experts say the economy feels worse than stats due to population pressure. HIV Prevention Progress: South Africa reports major PrEP rollout momentum, including a PrEP dashboard and progress toward six-monthly lenacapavir manufacturing. Air Links: Emirates and South African Airways expand their codeshare with nine new destinations for smoother travel across southern and central Africa. WAFCON Drama: Ghana’s Jennifer Cudjoe says the Black Queens are ready for a must-win Mali clash. Sports Media: Canal+ secures exclusive UEFA club competition rights across Sub-Saharan Africa from mid-2027.