Ebola Surge in DR Congo: Confirmed Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo have crossed 2,000 as cases climb toward 4,500, with officials citing delayed detection, conflict and strained health services in the fastest-spreading outbreak on record. Osun Election Tensions: Nigeria’s August 15 Osun governorship race is heating up amid violence fears and election-technology disputes, including allegations that BVAS devices run on outdated Android 10. Osun Campaign Clash: Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju says ADC candidate Najeem Salam made “unimaginable promises” without clear plans, while other candidates trade attacks at town halls. Nigeria Offshore Investment Push: President Tinubu approved a rules-based deep offshore framework aimed at unlocking up to $50bn in stalled oil projects. Liberia Development Shift: UN officials urged Liberia to move from aid dependence to measurable results through stronger accountability and sustainable financing. Botswana Rail Deal: Businessman Shadrack Baaitse secured a new 25-year concession to expand Botswana Railways’ freight capacity after settlement talks over a cancelled contract. Namibia-Germany Reparations Fight: Amnesty International filed to join the legal battle over a proposed joint declaration on Nama/Ovaherero genocide reparations. Ghana Creative Festival: Ghana announced AFESTACC, a December 9-12 pan-African arts and culture event.