Ebola Surge (DRC): The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 6,041 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,911 deaths, with 1,366 recoveries, as the Bundibugyo strain drives the deadliest outbreak on record and insecurity continues to hamper response. Migration Pressure (Ceuta/Spain): Spain’s Ceuta crisis deepened as Italy extended border checks for 15 more days and Spain said Morocco was not responsible, while expulsions of migrants detained for criminal offences passed 200. Oil Activism (Uganda): Police in Kampala arrested 10 anti-EACOP activists after protests at Parliament and TotalEnergies offices, with detainees facing charges of public nuisance. Finance & Banking (East Africa): Kenya’s central bank approved Nedbank’s plan to buy 66% of NCBA Group, clearing the way for the Sh110bn deal pending remaining regulators. Tech & Business (AI Ads): OpenAI said ChatGPT Ads hit a $1bn annualised revenue run rate in under 200 days and opened self-serve ad buying for India, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Regional Sports (CECAFA Women’s): Uganda’s Kawempe Muslim Ladies set up a final against Kenya’s Police Bullets FC after dominant semi-finals in Kigali. Climate & Food Costs (Africa-linked): Global crop prices jumped sharply in August as wars and extreme weather threaten supplies, raising fears of higher staple costs. Cocoa Livelihoods (West Africa): Fairtrade Africa urged stronger cocoa stakeholder action to close the living income gap, citing new living income reference prices for Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. Human Rights (Southern Africa): Nigeria’s VP Kashim Shettima warned South Africa it will no longer tolerate dehumanisation and xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, calling for dialogue while drawing a firm line.