UN Security Council Reform: Portuguese PM Luis Montenegro urged permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa, Brazil and India, arguing the body must better reflect today’s world. Digital State at UNGA: African leaders pushed digital transformation and AI governance at UNGA, framing it as sovereignty and public-service delivery, not just tech. Ebola Funding: Africa CDC said $2.9bn has been mobilized for Ebola response across Africa, with US and EU among major contributors as cases rise in the DRC. Nigeria Investor Push: President Tinubu promised regulatory clarity and policy stability as Ogun and DP World signed a $7bn-plus deep seaport and special economic zone deal. Ethiopia-Djibouti Energy Link: Dangote-backed $660m Damarjog–Dewele pipeline terminal project was hailed as a game-changer for regional trade and energy security. Markets & Rates: Nigeria’s NGX surged, adding N622bn market cap in one session, while South Africa’s repo rate hike to 7.25% raises pressure on consumers via higher borrowing costs and fuel-linked inflation. Retail Investing Boost (Nigeria): Dangote Petroleum Refinery expanded IPO access via Moniepoint POS agents, with minimum entry of N5,250. AfDB & GCERF Partnership: AfDB and GCERF signed a cooperation framework to scale community-led prevention and development finance in fragile settings.