Ebola Alert (DR Congo): WHO says the DRC Ebola outbreak is “far from being under control,” reporting 5,021 confirmed cases and 2,378 deaths as transmission stays intense and no vaccine or treatment is approved. Election Integrity (Zambia): A PF Pamodzi Alliance op-ed argues Zambia’s 13 August results don’t add up, pointing to mismatched presidential vs parliamentary vote patterns and calling for scrutiny. Campaign Messaging (Nigeria): Tinubu’s camp pushes a 2027 peace accord line—reject hate speech, primordial politics and AI-driven misinformation—while campaigning begins amid inflation and security pressure. Media/Production (Togo): France says two French journalist-directors have been held in Togo since July 27, with a judicial investigation underway. Marketing & Policy (France/Morocco): Morocco worries France’s new ban on unsolicited cold calls could hit jobs, as marketers brace for stricter consent-based advertising rules. Digital Trade (Cross-border payments): XTransfer highlights AI-driven compliance and risk controls at its XTransfer Summit 26 in Shenzhen, targeting faster, safer B2B cross-border settlements. Entertainment (Afrobeats): Davido announces an “Oriadé” Paris show, while Wande Coal and Davido trade claims online over an unreleased collaboration.