Disaster Watch (Central Africa): A deadly landslide hit an illegal gold mine in Zamboye, western Central African Republic near Cameroon, killing at least 100 people with more feared trapped as rescue teams continue and prosecutors open an inquiry. Public Health (DR Congo): The African Union’s health agency says Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 5,000 cases, with 2,378 deaths reported, as the outbreak spreads in conflict-affected areas. Regional Security (Mali): Human Rights Watch accuses Russia’s Africa Corps of killing civilians, including children, in central Mali and calls for investigations into abuses involving local forces. Migration & Rights (Southern Africa): Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister says about 90 Nigerians have been killed in Afrophobia since 2022, urging stronger migration governance and people-to-people ties as South Africa faces renewed pressure. Economy (South Africa): South Africa’s inflation eased to 4.3% in July, helped by lower food prices and smaller municipal tariff increases. Media & Governance (Tanzania): Tanzania suspends Mwanahalisi newspaper for six months over a report alleging pressure on the vice president to resign. Energy & Development (Africa): A push for mini-grids and decentralised power is set to feature at Africa Energy Indaba 2027 as electrification gaps remain huge across Sub-Saharan Africa. Culture & Sports: Angélique Kidjo becomes the first African musician to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, while Rwanda hosts CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers with teams including Tanzania’s Simba Queens and Senegal’s clubs.