Rwanda Health Data Exchange: Rwanda is sharing its National Health Intelligence Centre experience with seven African countries in a Kigali learning programme, pushing the idea that countries should own and use their health data to guide policy. Ebola Tech in Crisis: In eastern DRC, an Ebola response is being run in rebel-held areas by AFC/M23 structures, raising risks for containment if the outbreak spreads further. AI and Work in Africa: A new report highlights how AI-driven platforms are reshaping professional work through gig-style “training” roles, including listings tied to Rwanda’s healthcare system. Digital Public Services Friction: A critique of Kenya’s eCitizen-style payment model points to repeated convenience fees at public-service “doors,” with concerns about vendor lock-in and weak public control. Electric Mobility Investment: Spiro says it will keep expanding battery swapping across Africa after a $270m fundraiser, including Chinese investor backing, using solar-powered swap stations where grids are unreliable. Streaming Across Africa: eMedia launches Openview Stream, a free ad-supported streaming TV platform rolling out first to Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda and others. Plastic Pollution Warning: Zimbabwe’s plastic crisis worsens despite long-standing bans, with enforcement gaps and weak producer recovery rules blamed. Engineering Innovation Call: The Royal Academy of Engineering opens its 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, with a special call for Rwanda-based innovators.