Ebola Response Push: African leaders met virtually to rally support for a $518m Ebola response plan as Africa CDC warned the Congo outbreak could become the worst ever; South Africa pledged to raise funding to $13.5m while donors face a shortfall. Youth Jobs & Policy: South Africa’s Ramaphosa urged employers to hire young people for potential, backing the employment tax incentive to create first jobs amid youth unemployment near 46%. Ghana Research Funding: President Mahama released GH¢100m to operationalise the Ghana National Research Fund, aiming to bridge research and commercial production for economic sovereignty. Procurement & Infrastructure Oversight (Ghana): Ghana’s Big Push road contracts probe found no procurement rule breaches but accepted reforms to tighten public procurement. South Africa Migration Tensions: Ramaphosa warned against scapegoating migrants as anti-immigrant protests and a June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners intensify political and economic risks. Digital Growth (Africa): GSMA reported mobile technologies contributed $240bn to Africa’s economy in 2025, with AI and digital services driving a new phase of operator-led transformation. Kenya Food Security: Solar cold storage is helping farmers cut spoilage and reach export markets via pay-per-use models.