Ebola Preparedness: IGAD has urged urgent, coordinated regional readiness against the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, calling for stronger cross-border surveillance and harmonized response as mobility keeps risks moving. Horn of Africa Politics: Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed’s hometown Beshasha is in the spotlight ahead of the June 1 election, with Oromo voters framing the moment as long-awaited political recognition. Human Trafficking Crackdown: Ethiopia convicts human traffickers tied to the eastern route after a deadly migrant tragedy, signaling tougher enforcement and specialized task forces. Wildlife & Ecosystems: New reporting highlights how elephant declines can trigger wider ecosystem knock-on effects, while another feature spotlights efforts to fight wildlife trafficking. Climate & Drylands: A new analysis warns desertification is advancing southward into the Sahel, threatening dry savannahs and livelihoods. World Cup 2026, Africa in Focus: DR Congo returns to the World Cup after 52 years amid Ebola and security pressures, while Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan mourns Nigeria’s missed qualification. Business & Mobility: ISUZU begins exporting its new D-MAX from South Africa to more than 30 African markets. Culture & Learning: Chinese language and culture are gaining traction among Ghanaian students, with a local winner heading to the global Chinese Bridge competition.