Ebola Watch (DRC): Africa CDC says the DRC outbreak is still active in 45 health zones, warning that insecurity and community resistance may be hiding cases even as reported numbers fall. Elections & Violence (South Africa): A report says suspected political hits have killed at least 43 people this year ahead of local polls on Nov. 4, with the highest-risk months still to come. Regional Diplomacy (Ethiopia–Eritrea–Egypt): The AU urges Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to de-escalate after embassy closures, expulsions and renewed fighting raise fears of wider spillover. Jobs & Skills (Tanzania): The World Bank highlights that Tanzania must create more productive formal jobs, not just more workers, while financial literacy gaps leave two in three struggling with day-to-day money management. Education Planning (Tanzania): School closures are moved earlier to Nov. 13 as El Niño rains could disrupt term schedules and safety. Finance & Growth (Africa): AfDB plans an initiative to improve sovereign credit ratings by boosting economic data and transparency. Banking Expansion (Namibia): Access Bank Namibia gets a licence, adding to a growing financial sector. Sports & Hosting (Cricket): ICC World Cup qualifiers will be co-hosted by South Africa and Namibia from Feb. 26 to Mar. 21. Higher Education (Africa): UCT leads Africa again in the THE World University Rankings 2027, with South Africa dominating the continent’s top 10.