Sudan Crisis: Fighting between Sudan’s government forces and the UAE-backed RSF is intensifying, with El Obeid under siege and fears of another massacre after El Fasher. Public Health (Great Lakes): DRC and Uganda face major economic and health fallout as Ebola containment is delayed; DRC reports 1,759 confirmed cases and 600 deaths, Uganda 20 cases and two deaths. Horn of Africa Diplomacy: Egypt’s FM Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed support for Somalia’s unity and rejected any move to recognize Somaliland. Ebola Cost Warning: Analysts warn that slow containment can spiral into wider outbreaks and strain already fragile health systems. Food Security & Health: Senegal River valley pilots in Senegal test adding tilapia to rice farms to tackle hunger, poverty, and disease risk. Climate Adaptation (Gambia): Saltwater intrusion is pushing farmers inland as soils turn too salty, threatening crops and livelihoods. Trade & Security: Mali and Algeria resume diplomatic ties after a yearlong drone row, with renewed security cooperation. Rugby (South Africa): The Springboks beat Scotland 42-28 at Loftus, with Rassie Erasmus rotating heavily while keeping pressure on. Sports Tragedy (Southern Africa): South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25; police opened an investigation. Animal Health (Philippines, ASF): Cebu City bans hogs and pork from ASF-hit areas to protect its swine industry.