Ebola Update: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged past 7,000 confirmed cases and 3,398 deaths, now reaching a seventh province with a new case in Ubangi del Sur far from the original epicentre. BRICS Diplomacy: China urged deeper South-South cooperation at a UN event, while India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit as leaders including Vietnam’s PM arrive in New Delhi and Xi Jinping prepares talks with Modi. Africa’s Voice on Maps: The UN General Assembly adopted “Correct the Map,” backed by the AU and Togo, pushing more accurate map projections that better reflect Africa’s true size. Family Sovereignty Push: Twenty African governments backed a charter asserting national sovereignty over family policy, rejecting pressure on abortion and other social policies via treaties and aid. Nigeria Politics & Courts: INEC objected to Atiku’s bid to amend a suit seeking Tinubu/APC disqualification for 2027, while Nigeria’s productivity drive adds a new certification push for workplace performance. Energy & Climate: Africa GreenCo secured an extra $11.5m investment to scale renewable power trading across southern Africa. Business & Industry: Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s planned IPO aims to build a domestic petrochemicals market, with capacity expansion targeting detergent ingredient production. Sports Development: Kenya’s Wafalme Stars’ libero Hudson Kipchumba heads to Tunis for the CAVB Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship.