CECAFA Football Drama: FKF has protested CECAFA’s decision to erase Kenya’s record 16-0 Junior Starlets win over Sudan, ruling it a standard 3-0 after Sudan was reduced to six players—an outcome that reshuffled Group A and pushed Tanzania ahead in the standings. Youth & Mental Health: Experts warn that gambling is spreading fast among East Africa’s youths, fueled by smartphones and online betting, with addiction linked to mental strain and financial instability. Farmers’ Risk Protection: Tanzania’s insurance regulators (Tira and NIC) urged farmers, livestock keepers, fishers and forestry investors to insure against drought, floods, diseases, fires and theft. Livestock Finance Boost: NMB says it has disbursed over Sh180bn in livestock financing, supporting feed, improved breeds, fattening and market access. Church Care for Elders: A report highlights how African nuns face growing end-of-life care gaps, as funding and palliative support remain scarce. Health Education Upgrade: MUHAS and Singapore’s Duke-NUS Medical School partner to expand specialist training and research, including sickle cell and digital health. Agriculture Cooperation: Tanzania and Türkiye agreed to cut post-harvest losses and expand irrigation, value addition and agribusiness links. Legal Aid in Zanzibar: The Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign’s second phase heads to Zanzibar, targeting land, inheritance, labour disputes and gender-based violence. AFRIMA Build-Up: AFRIMA and the AU Commission begin a strategic Casablanca visit ahead of the 10th edition, engaging government, media and creative industry leaders. Ebola Alert: Health experts warn the DRC Ebola outbreak could become one of the worst in recent history as conflict, misinformation and funding cuts complicate response.