Ebola Watch: Uganda confirmed six new Ebola cases, bringing its total to 15, with health authorities tracing contacts and keeping 668 people under follow-up as the outbreak continues to worry the region. DRC Response: A Chinese anti-epidemic medical team arrived in Kinshasa for a three-month mission to support the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola response after WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Cross-Border Safety: With travel concerns rising, reports say the US and other countries are tightening entry and movement rules linked to Ebola risk, as officials warn outbreaks can spread faster than control efforts. Gulf of Guinea Security: Nigeria’s President Tinubu praised the Navy’s anti-piracy work and commissioned three new vessels, while flagging a Combined Maritime Task Force involving several West African states to curb piracy and crude oil theft. Regional Cooperation: Guinea election observers and ECOWAS teams continue monitoring Guinea’s legislative and local polls, as counting and turnout concerns remain in focus. UK–Ghana Deal: Ghana and the UK signed a £215m Growth Partnership aimed at jobs, infrastructure, skills, and a Takoradi ship repair/dry-dock project expected to create up to 430 jobs.