UNGA & Climate Justice: Ghana’s President Mahama told the UN General Assembly that climate change is the “ultimate test of global equity,” urging predictable, non-debt climate finance as Africa faces erratic rains, erosion and Sahel desertification. Healthcare Delivery: Mahama also spotlighted Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare and the MahamaCare fund as proof that democracy must deliver tangible social benefits. UN Security Council Reform: Multiple leaders renewed the push for permanent African seats at the UN Security Council, with Mahama calling reform “not a favour,” while Portugal’s premier backed permanent seats for Africa, Brazil and India and the G4 pressed for broader UNSC changes. Reparations & Heritage: Ghana’s Ablakwa and Mahama argued for restitution of African artefacts and human remains held abroad, tying returns to reparatory justice. Ebola Funding: Africa CDC said $2.9bn has been mobilized for Ebola response in the region as cases surge in the DRC. Energy & Regional Trade: Ethiopia and Djibouti hailed Dangote’s $660m Damarjog–Dewele pipeline as a game-changer for energy security and jobs, while S&P Global opened an Abuja office to build West Africa petroleum pricing benchmarks. South Africa Security: Ramaphosa announced a national address on Ekurhuleni murders and gender-based violence after nine women’s bodies were found. Nigeria Politics: ADC named Senator Austin Akobundu as campaign DG and unveiled a lean 2027 campaign council with El-Rufai and Kashim Imam in key roles. Public Safety: Cape Town police investigated a burnt body found in Delft amid public fears of mob justice.