Ebola in the DRC: WHO warns the latest Ebola surge is spreading fast and keeps returning because the outbreak is shaped by conflict, fragile health systems, and a virus that keeps evolving—global agencies are racing to respond even as funding strains bite. Vatican reckoning: Pope Leo XIV issued a historic apology for the Holy See’s role in legitimising slavery, linking past exploitation to today’s digital-era abuses tied to AI supply chains. Migration flashpoint in South Africa: Ministers are holding urgent talks on illegal immigration as protests escalate; KZN’s premier warns locals and businesses that harbour or hire undocumented foreigners will face arrest. Education mobility in East Africa: Kenya and Romania are set to launch East Africa’s first EU-accredited “academic corridor,” with multiple universities signing structured pathways for students. Health innovation in SA: UCT’s BMERC secured a medical device manufacturing licence, clearing the regulatory path from lab research to clinical use. Africa Day energy: Ghana pushes women’s empowerment for peace and disarmament, while South African radio stars highlight Africa’s people, culture, and music as the continent’s core strength.