Ebola Emergency in the Region: Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warned that the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC could become the “worst ever,” as confirmed cases rise to 837 with 196 deaths and tens of thousands of exposed contacts remain untraced; the warning came during an AU virtual summit chaired by Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye, where leaders pushed for faster, better-funded containment. Funding Push at AU Summit: India pledged USD 10 million for Ebola preparedness, response and recovery, saying it has already delivered 45 tonnes of medical supplies, while South Africa increased its pledge to US$13.5 million and the AU response plan targets $518 million. Burundi Energy Boost: Burundi inaugurated the Mulembwe Hydropower Plant, adding 17MW to the national grid after nearly 12 years of work, with support from partners including the World Bank and AfDB. Electricity Access Progress: The World Bank and AfDB said Mission 300 has connected over 50 million Africans to electricity across 40 countries in two years, aiming for 300 million by 2030. Justice for Displaced People: Chief Justice Mumba Malila reaffirmed strengthened access to justice for forcibly displaced persons through refugee law and protection training. Anti-Corruption Drive: Kenya’s EACC launched Africa’s first anti-corruption research centre in Nairobi, calling for stronger cross-border cooperation against illicit financial flows.