Ebola & Border Controls: Canada says it will keep tightening entry rules for people coming from Ebola-affected DRC, Uganda and South Sudan, including 21-day quarantine for asymptomatic travellers, even as WHO advises against travel bans; the move is tied to FIFA World Cup 2026 travel flows. Ebola Response Strain in the Region: In eastern DRC, the outbreak is worsening around Mongbwalu, with mistrust and violent incidents disrupting care and burials as suspected cases surge. Health Workers Push Back: Kenya’s doctors’ union issued a 48-hour ultimatum over plans for a US-backed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing lack of transparency and staffing shortages. South Sudan Digital & Trade Readiness: South Sudan reaffirmed its push for modern, interoperable digital public infrastructure at a forum in Estonia, aiming at secure data exchange, digital identity, and regional services. Energy & Infrastructure Finance: South Sudan’s energy ministry signed an MoU with NELSAP-CU to lead resource mobilization for studies on the Grand Fulla Hydropower Project, while also discussing faster progress on the South Sudan–Uganda power interconnection. Public Health Planning in IGAD: IGAD launched a $31.9m pandemic preparedness project to strengthen cross-border surveillance, labs, and emergency workforce capacity across member states including South Sudan. Media Workplace Safety: A new multi-country study finds 1 in 3 media workers report sexual harassment, with most cases going unreported—an issue for newsroom reforms across the region. Oil & Public Finance Debate: A proposal to fund Juba sports facilities using one crude oil cargo was challenged by Cabinet Affairs, which insists projects must follow approved budgets.