Regional Security & Aid: Uganda-led talks on Somalia’s AUSSOM mission say UN support has already been cut by 25% and the mandate’s end date is looming, with Washington signaling it won’t renew if UN logistics support remains attached. Agritech & Innovation: Tanzania’s Nane Nane exhibitions in Dodoma draw 1,300 exhibitors from 24 countries, including Burundi, to showcase modern farming practices and technologies. Health & Research: A new study links climate change to shifting malaria risk across sub-Saharan Africa—cooler areas may see rising risk while today’s hottest hotspots could get relief. Ebola Response Strain: DRC’s Ebola outbreak is spreading fast amid conflict, with labs running out of testing kits and contact tracing coverage dropping sharply. Biotech for Livestock: East African scientists complete a BioInnovate Africa boot camp, pitching home-grown biotech livestock solutions aimed at cutting feed costs and antibiotic use. Mining & Recycling: Lifezone Metals reports H1 2026 results, including a new Musongati exclusivity agreement in Burundi and progress in PGM recycling. EAC Monetary Plans: Central bank governors in Kampala reaffirm a single regional currency target for 2031 while noting uneven progress on convergence criteria. Digital Justice: Prosecutors across Eastern Africa train in Nairobi to tackle cryptocurrency-related crime and cross-border virtual asset cases. AU Health Agenda: AU leaders in Accra push for moving from health commitments to implementation, stressing self-reliant systems and domestic financing.