Ebola Update: The Africa CDC reports the DRC-linked Ebola outbreak has reached Uganda, with 43 deaths and 263 confirmed infections since it was declared, as insecurity and population movement across porous borders strain already saturated health systems. Climate Finance Push: At an Addis Ababa summit, African leaders and climate activists urged a shift from “climate aid” to “climate investment,” calling for climate justice and faster funding for adaptation and renewables. Agroforestry for Resilience: Kenya’s JKUAT is coordinating a four-year intra-Africa project to strengthen agroforestry research and education across East, West and Southern Africa, training new MSc/PhD cohorts from September 2026. Water Stress on Lake Turkana: Rising waters are forcing families on Kenya’s Lake Turkana island communities to abandon land and livelihoods, with limited government support and fresh-water solutions not enough to stop displacement. Food Security Shock: A UN World Food Programme warning links US-Iran naval blockades and Strait of Hormuz disruptions to acute hunger risk for 45 million people, with fertiliser shortages threatening yields across Sub-Saharan Africa. South Africa Weather Alert: SAWS warns of bitter cold, disruptive rain, and possible snow in parts of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, plus rough seas—raising risks for travel and outdoor activities. Corruption Watch: South Africa’s police union says even small bribes erode public trust after KZN officers were arrested for allegedly demanding R1,000 for bail-related help.