Constitutional Power Struggle (DR Congo): President Félix Tshisekedi’s government has cleared the first steps for a referendum on constitutional reform that could pave the way for a third term, setting up fresh street tension as the process moves forward. Ebola Response (DR Congo/France): DR Congo ordered 21-day quarantine and travel bans for Ebola contacts after France confirmed its first case linked to the outbreak, while the wider crisis continues to surge across the region. Nigeria Politics & Courts: Nigeria’s Appeal Court set July 7 to hear appeals by ADC, Accord and others against deregistration, after a Federal High Court ruling ordered INEC to deregister them. Terror-Financing Crackdown (Nigeria): The CBN ordered banks to freeze accounts and assets tied to six sanctioned individuals and four BDC operators, following US and Nigeria designations linked to ISIS financing networks. ECOWAS Monetary Debate: Emir Sanusi II warned ECOWAS leaders not to rush the ECO currency without evidence-based readiness, citing weak economies and fragile institutions. Illicit Financial Flows (Nigeria): ANEEJ and SecFin Africa urged journalists to intensify reporting on Nigeria’s estimated $17.8bn annual illicit fund losses. Kenya Protests Policing: Kenyan police used tear gas to disperse Nairobi demonstrators marking the 2024 anti-tax protests anniversary, arresting hundreds. Digital Health (Africa): The 6th Africa Digital Health Summit stressed that digital health progress depends on governance and interoperability, not standalone tools. Climate Talks (Bonn): India pushed for clearer use of “tipping points” language amid disputes at climate negotiations. DR Congo Symbolism (Sports/Culture): A FIFA World Cup spotlight on Patrice Lumumba’s legacy highlights how fans turn history into national identity.