Ebola Response: Africa CDC says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak could be 3 times bigger than official figures, warning only 30–40% of cases are being detected, with confirmed cases now at 5,105 and deaths at 2,420. Vaccine Push: WHO and Africa CDC welcomed an immediate release of 70,000 Ervebo doses to DR Congo, including 20,000 for a Phase 3 trial on the Bundibugyo strain and 50,000 for frontline health workers. Health Self-Reliance: Southern Africa health leaders urged more domestic funding and regional cooperation as external support declines, with Namibia praised for health system upgrades and procurement reforms. Mali Rights Abuses: Human Rights Watch alleges Russian-controlled Africa Corps paramilitaries “summarily killed” nine civilians, including four children, in Mali in the presence of Malian soldiers. Cameroon Leadership Watch: President Paul Biya returned to Cameroon after more than 10 weeks abroad, ending months of speculation about his health and succession. Regional Integration: South Africa and Zimbabwe pledged deeper SADC cooperation on water, roads, rail, border management and migration after anti-migration protests. Mining Tragedy: Central African Republic temporarily shut an artisanal gold mine near Cameroon after a landslide killed dozens, with reports suggesting up to 100 dead and many missing. Migration Tensions: Nigeria said 83 citizens repatriated from South Africa arrived safely amid ongoing xenophobia concerns. Aviation Reform Brief: A new policy brief argues Africa can cut flight costs and boost trade by fixing fragmented regulation, predatory taxes, fuel supply risks and revenue repatriation.