Sudan Siege and Humanitarian Fallout: A senior Sudanese minister says the war has “profoundly reshaped” the country’s demographics as El Obeid remains under siege and fears grow of another massacre like El Fasher. Ebola Response in DR Congo: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 2,000 cases with 754 deaths, while health workers continue striking amid pay disputes, threatening momentum in the response. African Swine Fever Control: Kohima in India’s Nagaland has ordered ASF containment after lab-confirmed cases, banning pig movement and closing markets in infected and surveillance zones. Wildlife Discovery: Scientists have formally identified a new monkey species in DR Congo’s Lomami National Park, known locally as Likweli, after years of sightings and genetic work. Environment vs Industry: Greenpeace is calling for a halt to Dangote’s $17bn Kenya coastal refinery, warning of mangrove, reef and seagrass damage around Lamu. Urban Livability: An Economist Intelligence Unit index places Lagos and other African cities among the world’s least livable in 2026, citing stability, healthcare and infrastructure strain. Smart Cities in Nigeria: Shell COOPLAG and Metrospeed are partnering to push Lagos’ Metro Smart City project, aiming for multibillion-naira infrastructure and sustainable development. Transport and Trade: IATA data shows Cape Town–Johannesburg is Africa’s busiest air passenger route, with 3.4 million travellers in 2025.