Digital Identity & Privacy: Mauritius’ data protection chief Drudeisha Madhub warns that digital ID must not run in a legal vacuum, stressing privacy and cybersecurity as “two sides of the same coin” for citizen safety. AI Ethics in Africa: Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” puts AI at the center of a moral debate, warning that unaccountable systems can erode human dignity and worsen conflict. Public Health & Ebola Response: With Ebola spreading from DRC into Uganda, WHO declared the outbreak a public-health emergency; Ethiopia meanwhile says it is boosting screening, airport surveillance, lab capacity, and readiness to prevent cases. Vaccine R&D: Oxford Vaccine Group and partners are accelerating a Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine (ChAdOx1 BDBV) using a viral-vector platform to scale rapid protection. Research & Education Links: University of Tifariti joins the second “Bridge to Africa” program at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, aiming to build Africa–Canaries research and sustainable development cooperation. Energy Tech & Local Industry: NOV joins African Energy Week 2026 as a Gold Sponsor, highlighting drilling automation and offshore equipment support as Equatorial Guinea and other producers intensify activity. Science in the Spotlight: A rare emergency C-section helped a Seattle zoo gorilla deliver a healthy baby after ultrasound complications, showing how veterinary diagnostics can guide critical interventions.