Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: In Gaza, 73 children were among 106 Palestinians buried in a mass funeral after bodies were recovered from rubble tied to an Israeli airstrike, with rights groups calling for a permanent ceasefire and access for recovery teams. DRC Ebola Response: In Congo’s Ituri, Ebola burial teams say they’re stretched to the limit as hostile communities, fatigue and restrictions on traditional rites complicate safe, dignified burials. Cape Verde Tragedy: Cape Verde declared two days of mourning after a bus carrying schoolchildren plunged about 30 metres into a ravine on Fogo, killing at least 25, mostly children and teens. Climate & Health: The UN weather agency warns that hotter conditions and more intense wildfires will worsen air quality, making global air-quality goals harder to meet. Energy & Oil: Nigeria’s Dangote upstream arm WAEP targets first sustained oil within two years while monetising gas in parallel, as the regulator also signals faster, possibly twice-yearly licensing. Business & Payments: PayTic expands into Saudi Arabia with AI-powered payments operations, while Nomba secured a $3m facility to boost cross-border payments in the DRC. Governance & Schools: Ghana’s basic schools are set to re-open Tuesday for the 2026-2027 term, with a full calendar released by the education service. Trade & Security: Kenya pushes to turn investor interest into real deals ahead of a Nairobi summit, while also racing to meet FATF grey-list conditions.