Ebola Preparedness: Doctors at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream say local Ebola risk is low, but screening and readiness are in place because JFK may receive travelers from outbreak-linked areas. Diplomacy in the Gulf: Former Nigeria INEC chair Mahmood Yakubu arrived in Doha to officially assume his role as ambassador, welcomed by Qatari officials and a large African diplomatic delegation led by Guinea’s Thierno Sow. Border Security Deal: Nigeria and Cameroon signed a security and defense MoU in Yaounde to strengthen coordination, intelligence sharing, joint training, and a joint maritime task force against land and sea threats. Trade Finance Boost: Ghana International Bank says AfDB will cover up to 100% of default risk on trade deals under a confirming bank agreement, aimed at keeping regional imports and exports moving. Power Supply in Liberia: Liberia’s LEC cut electricity imports from Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea after Mount Coffee hydropower returned to full capacity and a new solar facility added generation. Health Campaign: Ghana’s GHS launches a nationwide mass drug administration from June 20 to July 3 targeting nearly eight million people for three neglected tropical diseases. Mining & Investment Watch: Guinea’s PM points to China’s development experience as inspiration, while Francophone Africa’s mineral supply chain role—DRC cobalt and Guinea bauxite—keeps drawing investor attention.