Oil & Gas: Murphy Oil reports a tenfold jump in Q2 profit and a major West Africa find, striking 100 feet of net pay at Bubale-1X offshore Côte d’Ivoire and moving to appraisal. Logistics Digital Push: Ethiopia’s ESL launches a digital customer self-service platform for port and cargo services, including tracking, booking, demurrage management and AI chat support. West Africa Security: Ghana’s defence intelligence chief warns communal conflicts can be exploited by extremists as terror fatalities rise; meanwhile, Nigeria’s police say they repelled a Boko Haram attack on a Borno APC governorship candidate’s convoy. Education Pressure: Ghana’s BECE 2026 results spark placement anxiety, with WAEC citing no leaked papers and pointing to reduced malpractice. Climate & Food Risk: South Africa’s SAWS warns 2027 could be the hottest year on record as El Niño strengthens; Malawi and others are rolling out preparedness plans. Ebola Watch: Africa CDC says it’s too early to declare DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak under control, as cases keep spreading. Energy Finance: Namibia’s TotalEnergies completes entry as operator into PEL83 for the Mopane discovery. Capital Markets: Dangote Refinery’s IPO order book is set to open mid-September, with shares priced at N525. Diplomacy & Food Security: Zelenskyy thanks Egypt and partners over efforts to keep Black Sea maritime food shipments safe. Human Rights & Governance: CDD-Ghana urges Ghana’s Chief Justice to avoid partisan-sounding public remarks. Environment & Wildlife: Viral footage from Ceuta shows migrants attacking a protected baby dolphin, triggering calls for accountability.