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1. Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreading Exponentially, UN Responders Warn

   [UN News] As the deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's history continued spreading on Friday, UN responders renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international support, with existing funding for lifesaving work critically low.

2. Sudan: Sudan's Ground War Escalates As Rivals Fight for Territory and Legitimacy

   [Ayin Network] In Sudan's war, ground fighting has intensified on more than one front in the last few days. The fighting led to a shift in the map of control, particularly in the Blue Nile and Kordofan regions. At the same time, the army's leadership has initiated steps to facilitate political dialogue in areas under its control.

3. Africa: Population Density - a Missing Factor in Development - - and Why This Is Africa's Moment

   [African Arguments] Explanations of why Africa has lagged behind tend to reach for the familiar: weak governance, corruption, ethnic conflict, the legacy of colonial borders.

4. Somalia: Somalia - Humanitarian Aid Cuts Leave Millions of Children Vulnerable to Hunger

   [UN News] The global funding crisis for humanitarian work is taking a growing toll on the most vulnerable children in Somalia, where some aid programmes and facilities have been forced to shut down.

5. Egypt: Egypt Sets 50 Percent Cash Collateral Limit in New Rules for Short Selling

   [Daba Finance] Egypt has issued new rules for short selling on the Egyptian Exchange, requiring investors to provide cash collateral equal to at least 50% of the market value of borrowed securities. The Financial Regulatory Authority approved the framework under Resolution No. 155 of 2026 as part of efforts to increase trading and add more investment tools to the market.