Zambia Election Pressure: U.S. senators warned President Hakainde Hichilema over actions they say are meant to undermine Zambia’s August 13 polls, urging a peaceful, fair vote. Ghana U-20 AFCON Readiness: Ghana’s NSA Yaw Ampofo Ankrah admitted no stadium currently meets CAF standards for the 2027 U-20 AFCON, with funding still being discussed. Nigeria Arms Crackdown: Nigeria Customs seized 399 assembled Jojef pump-action rifles at Tin-Can Island Port, citing intelligence-led enforcement and cross-agency work to stop trafficking. DR Congo Ebola Alert: WHO says a new Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC is on track to become the deadliest in history, with hopes to slow spread within three months. North Africa Piracy Crackdown: Authorities shut down North Africa-based piracy sites distributing South Korean “K-content,” arresting one operator and citing tens of thousands of infringed works. Migration & Ceuta Security: Morocco says it tightened security at the Ceuta border after renewed online calls for mass crossings. Horn of Africa Focus: Eritrea’s Red Sea ports and regional diplomacy are highlighted as its strategic role grows amid Horn and Red Sea security competition. Kenya Mental Health Mission: A global mental health training and outreach programme reached Kitale, Kenya, building trauma-informed support through a symposium at Mount Kenya University.