Democracy & Digital Push (Ethiopia): PM Abiy Ahmed’s office says Ethiopia has wrapped its 7th general election and accelerated digital transformation, with the “5 Million Ethiopian Coders” drive surpassing its target ahead of schedule. Public Health (Uganda): Africa CDC confirms a Marburg death in Kyegegwa during surveillance tied to the Ebola response, raising fears of wider complications. Security & Rights (Sudan): Yale’s humanitarian lab warns RSF bombardment of El Obeid is hitting fuel, power and markets, worsening a looming humanitarian siege. Trade & Industry (Côte d’Ivoire): Abidjan is drawing new banking bets as Zenith and Mauritius Commercial Bank plan expansion, signaling confidence in West Africa’s growth. Justice & Media (Uganda): Amnesty alleges harassment of activists and media crackdowns, calling for releases and an end to misuse of the criminal justice system. Health & Courts (Ghana/US deportations): Rights lawyers sue Ghana over a third-country deportation deal with the US, arguing legal and human rights violations. Health & Safety (Nigeria): Customs at Lagos Apapa seized expired drugs and counterfeit medical products worth ₦53.39bn, alongside illicit substances. Economy & Food (West Africa): Cocoa price collapse is squeezing smallholder farmers in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, with delayed payments and lost schooling. Diplomacy (Burkina Faso): Burkina breaks diplomatic ties with France, citing years of mounting tensions and shifting security partnerships. Culture & Faith: Pope Leo XIV faces a major Catholic schism after a breakaway group consecrated bishops without his consent.