Ebola Frontline in Eastern Congo: In Bunia, women are bearing the heaviest burden in the fast-spreading Ebola outbreak, often caring for sick relatives without proper protection and facing impossible choices, including pregnant patients with no approved treatment or vaccine. Regional Health Coordination: EAC health ministers agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance and protective measures at airports, ports and land borders, and set up a regional technical taskforce to coordinate the response. US Steps Up Support: The US says its Ebola assistance has exceeded $600m, backing response facilities and health centres across Uganda and the DRC, while urging Americans to follow travel guidance. EAC Funding Boost: Germany’s KfW committed KSh150m (€1m) for mobile laboratories, diagnostics and lab training to strengthen the regional response. Rwanda Climate Push: Rwanda unveiled NDC 3.0, targeting a 53% emissions cut by 2035 and outlining major financing needs to back low-carbon development. Rwanda-France Memory: Rwanda and France marked the inauguration of a Paris genocide memorial, with Rwanda’s leadership framing it as a shift from denial to dialogue and responsibility. MTN Leadership Shake-up: MTN announced continental executive changes, including Mitwa Ng’ambi’s promotion to Group Chief People & Culture Officer. Tech Event Disruption: GSMA postponed MWC26 Kigali, leaving exhibitors and partners waiting for a new date.