Ebola Surge in DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo says suspected Ebola cases have crossed 1,000 (1,077), with 121 confirmed and 17 deaths, pushing neighbours into emergency border controls as conflict and mistrust disrupt response. Kenya Cold Chain Push: Post-harvest losses are costing Kenya about US$578m a year, driving more cold storage investment to protect exports like mangoes and avocados. Rwanda Nuclear Drive: President Paul Kagame hosted the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit in Kigali, arguing Africa must build nuclear capacity to power industrialisation and attract investable financing. Digital Payments for Africa’s Freelancers: Novacrust launched a platform to simplify cross-border payments for remote workers, including USD accounts, virtual cards and crypto-linked options. Ghana Digital Regulation Debate: Ghana’s proposed NITA Bill is drawing pushback over fears it could regulate innovation too tightly while aiming to strengthen cybersecurity and digital governance. South Africa Rate Hike: The South African Reserve Bank raised its benchmark rate to 7% to contain inflation risks. Apple Conflict Minerals Check: Apple filed its latest conflict minerals report, saying its review found no basis to link suppliers to armed groups. AfCFTA Mobility Boost: Congo announced visa-free entry for all Africans from Jan 1, 2027, adding to the growing regional push to cut travel friction for trade and tourism.