LGBTQ+ Rights Push: Ghana’s parliament approved a sweeping “anti-gay” Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, keeping prison terms for same-sex relations and for those who promote or sponsor LGBTQ+ activities, while carving out exemptions for journalists, lawyers and health professionals. Commonwealth Activism: Actor Sir Ian McKellen joined a London march urging Commonwealth countries to repeal laws criminalising LGBTQ+ people, highlighting death penalties in Uganda and Nigeria. Ebola Response Under Strain: In DR Congo, authorities say they can manage Ebola outbreaks despite controversy over a proposed US-backed quarantine plan in Kenya; meanwhile, the latest Bundibugyo outbreak is hitting multiple conflict-affected health zones. Legal and Political Tensions (Nigeria): Nigeria’s Federal High Court remanded a blogger over alleged defamatory cyberstalking against Tony Elumelu, while Nigeria’s ADC leadership dispute saw a case reassigned after a judge’s elevation. Regional Security: UN talks in Burundi called for sustainable peace and resilient development in Central Africa amid terrorism, disinformation and election-related tensions. Culture and Education: Zimbabwe and China marked International Children’s Day with cultural exchanges, while Nigeria’s University of Benin hosted a Franco-Nigerian literature and language conference. Infrastructure Pressure (South Sudan): A civil society group renewed calls to urgently rehabilitate the Juba–Nimule highway as costs and living pressures rise.