Ebola Crisis in DR Congo: WHO says Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached a record first-month total, with cases surging after early spread into urban areas; meanwhile, more than 150 patients have fled hospitals since late May amid food shortages and unsafe conditions. Heatwave Death Toll in Europe: France is reeling from an extreme early-summer heatwave, with officials reporting dozens of drownings and deaths as temperatures smash records and authorities warn of ongoing risks. Kenya Court Halts Ebola Facility: Kenya’s health minister told a court he has ordered an immediate stop to a US-backed Ebola quarantine centre under construction at Laikipia Air Base, after protests and contempt proceedings. Urban Housing Push in South Africa: Cape Town has started the Belhar Infill Housing Project, targeting 216 units, with civil works due by November 2026 and top-structure completion planned for June 2028. Ghana vs England World Cup Focus: Ahead of the Group L clash, former players and pundits highlight Antoine Semenyo as Ghana’s biggest attacking threat to England’s defence. Cameroon Human Trafficking Crackdown: Authorities arrested 13 suspects tied to a trafficking network that allegedly recruited victims via online “jobs” and “business” offers. Nigerian Troops Rescue Hostages: In Borno, troops freed at least 47 people held by ISWAP, with victims moved for medical care and family reunification.