DR Congo Constitutional Crisis: Police in Kinshasa fired tear gas to disperse protests against constitutional changes that could enable President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, as demonstrations also spread to Lubumbashi and Kindu amid an Ebola outbreak. Nigeria Election Integrity: ADC urged INEC to bar partisan lecturers from serving as returning officers in 2027, arguing conflict of interest when academics publicly back candidates. Oyo ADC Governorship Court Fight: A Federal High Court in Ibadan adjourned an ADC governorship candidacy suit to Sept. 30 after service and substitution disputes. World Athletics in Africa: Nairobi won the 2029 World Athletics Championships, the first time the event will be hosted in Africa, with major budget and infrastructure expectations. Ghana Teenage Pregnancy: Ghana recorded 53,415 adolescent pregnancies Jan–July 2026, including 1,501 among girls aged 10–14, pushing calls for stronger prevention and keeping girls in school. Africa-Canada Research Rights: Justice Dennis Adjei called for equitable Canada-Africa research partnerships with enforceable control over questions, funding, data and IP. Dangote Refinery IPO Buzz: Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO drew massive demand, with investors scrambling to buy shares and the deal oversubscribed beyond the offer size. China-Mauritania Medical Mission: China’s PLA Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark arrived in Mauritania for a seven-day medical and training mission.