IMF Deal for Senegal: The IMF has agreed a new $2.2bn, 36-month loan programme with Senegal after a prior package was paused over unreported debt, with reforms for 2026–2029 and a waiver request tied to past data misreporting. Ebola Crisis in DR Congo: WHO chief Tedros says Congo’s Ebola response must be scaled up as deaths pass 3,000, warning that transmission chains still aren’t fully found and broken. Uganda Oil Milestone: Uganda officially named its crude blend “Pearl Sweet,” citing low sulphur and aiming for first commercial production by year-end, as the EACOP pipeline readies exports. Zambia’s Second Term Under Pressure: President Hakainde Hichilema begins a second term amid election controversy, with EU observers flagging uneven conditions and deteriorating tabulation transparency, while opposition figures face treason charges. Niger Junta Rally After Mutiny: Thousands rallied in Niamey supporting General Abdourahamane Tchiani after a thwarted mutiny, with reports pointing to Russian mercenaries’ role in suppressing the uprising. Ceuta Migration Tensions: Residents in Spain’s North African enclave appealed for calm ahead of protests tied to the recent migrant surge, as locals demand firmer action and far-right groups face scrutiny. Business & Trade Moves: Etu Energias plans to buy Chevron stakes in Angola’s deepwater Cabinda blocks; Nigeria’s ports reported a 12.3% cargo rise in Q2; and Uber exits Nigeria and Uganda from Sept. 2.