Regional Cybersecurity Drill: IGAD is running a regional cyber drill in Addis Ababa to test cross-border readiness, coordination and response against cyber threats that ignore national borders. Religious Violence in Nigeria: A pastor and 27 Christians were killed in an overnight attack on a village in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, with survivors saying attackers targeted people by name. DR Congo vs Rwanda at ICJ: Kinshasa has filed a case at the International Court of Justice accusing Rwanda of backing the M23 and breaching international rules, seeking orders to stop alleged violations and reparations. Food Safety Push in Nigeria: NAFDAC launched a nationwide “Read the Food Label” campaign to help consumers spot nutrition information and cut diet-related non-communicable diseases. Child Marriage Trial in Sierra Leone: Four men accused of forcing a 17-year-old into marriage appeared in court; the case is tied to enforcement of the 2024 child marriage law. State Police Debate in Nigeria: The ADC backs state police in principle but says the Tinubu government is rushing the reform without safeguards and oversight. Ebola Watch: France reported its first Ebola patient as cases in Africa surpassed 1,000. Namibia Tourism: Namibia is stepping up efforts to attract more Chinese tourists, citing growing partnership with Chinese tour operators.