El Niño Preparedness: The AU is urging faster action ahead of a forecasted 2026/27 El Niño, warning of droughts, floods, heatwaves, water stress, and knock-on risks like food insecurity and disease outbreaks. Ebola Response Watch: Africa CDC says DRC’s Ebola fight is constrained by operational gaps, even as Uganda shows progress; DRC has recorded thousands of cases and deaths, with plans to intensify early detection and response. Regional Health Procurement: Kenya and 10 other African countries are drafting a framework to jointly buy emergency medical supplies during outbreaks, aiming to cut costs and reduce reliance on overseas sources—Ethiopia included. PPR “Goat Plague” Update: Ethiopia and other African states report progress against PPR, but experts stress stronger domestic funding and political commitment to sustain eradication efforts. Ethiopia–Rwanda Health Links: Ethiopia and Rwanda say cooperation is growing in health training and research, including Rwandan students studying in Ethiopia. Water Crisis in Eritrea: AFP reports chronic water shortages in Asmara are pushing families to ration and buy costly tanker water, with health and dignity impacts. DRC Ebola Explained: A separate explainer breaks down how Ebola spreads, symptoms, and why containment is hard. Road Safety: A deadly dawn crash in Kenya’s Marsabit area highlights ongoing risks for travelers on routes linking Ethiopia and Kenya. AIDS Conference Map Error: The US State Department admitted an “unfortunate error” after a badly mislabeled Africa map appeared during health agreements at an AIDS conference.**