Ebola Preparedness: Africa CDC urged countries to tighten exit screening and public health measures at airports, seaports and border crossings to curb cross-border transmission, stressing it’s not about restricting travel or trade. Climate Finance: Kenya became the first African country to secure Santiago Network technical assistance on loss and damage, getting about $700,000 to assess the human, environmental and economic costs of climate disasters. Lithium Push: Premier African Minerals confirmed spodumene in concentrate from its Zulu lithium project, a step toward commercial production as flotation plant commissioning continues. Regional Transport: Uganda’s Museveni called for rationalizing East African transport—rail for heavy goods and petroleum, roads for passengers and light cargo—to cut costs and boost connectivity. Trade Talks: Egypt and Tanzania moved to deepen trade and investment ties, including updating customs classifications and expanding livestock cooperation. Anti-Corruption: Nigeria’s ICPC and Kenya’s EACC backed shared, evidence-based anti-graft strategies across borders. Illicit Finance: Zambia reported losing about $3.5bn to illicit financial flows over five years, warning it threatens services and stability. Sports & Culture: FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage plans highlight record African participation, while Cape Town Marathon won World Marathon Majors status.