Tunisia Utility Crisis: Nafas opposition movement led protests in Tunis as extreme heat triggered power rationing and water cuts, with demonstrators demanding President Kais Saied step aside and calling out medicine shortages and rising costs. Nigeria Fuel Subsidy Debate: The Presidency and Nigeria’s organised private sector rejected Atiku Abubakar’s plan to restore petrol subsidy, arguing it’s retrogressive and would revive wasteful import-subsidy politics; Atiku’s aide says it would be targeted, capped and audited to support domestic refining. Ghana Mosquito Control Push: Ghana marked World Mosquito Day with calls to broaden vector-control beyond malaria as dengue cases rise and can be mistaken for malaria. DR Congo Ebola Warning: Africa CDC said confirmed Ebola cases may reflect only 30–40% of infections, warning the outbreak could be far larger as DRC ramps up surveillance along the Congo River. Central African Republic Mining Disaster: Rescue efforts continued after a gold mine collapse near the Cameroon border killed 100+ and left others buried, with locals citing limited equipment and unsafe artisanal practices. Creative Economy & IP: The US launched “IP for Growth” to help African creators, especially in music, turn IP protection into economic growth, while African creatives urged homegrown platforms and stronger local monetisation. Guinea-Bissau Political Violence: Reuters reported the killing of opposition rapper Vigario Luis Balanta, with his movement going underground amid military rule. East Africa Border Integration: Kenya’s Trans Nzoia county sought joint initiatives with Uganda border communities, including conservation, sports and cultural programmes. Sokoto Boat Tragedy: Nigeria’s Sokoto state reported a capsized boat with dozens feared dead and many bodies recovered as investigations point to overloading and safety lapses.