Ebola & Border Health: A Kenyan court temporarily blocked a US plan to open an Ebola quarantine centre for Americans at Laikipia Air Base, after a rights group petition; the facility was meant to quarantine arrivals from DRC as WHO reports rising cases and deaths. Aviation & Cargo: Kenya Airways says it’s doubling down on operational reforms, digital transformation and cargo growth to protect profitability, while IATA reports April air cargo demand up 4% despite Middle East disruption. Regional Connectivity: East African Community regulators are drafting new roaming rules to cut cross-border mobile costs and boost trade and the Single Digital Market. Road & Logistics Security: South Africa’s Border Management Authority intercepted nearly R1bn of methaqualone (ABBA) hidden in a truck at Beitbridge after intelligence-led targeting and scanner checks; suspects were arrested. Public Transport Funding: South Africa’s National Treasury defended changes to the Public Transport Network Grant after Cape Town warned reforms could threaten MyCiTi expansion. Fuel & Inflation Pressure: Japan’s crude imports plunged as Strait of Hormuz disruptions bite, while South Africa faces renewed petrol price pressure despite improved fuel recoveries. Green Freight: Kenya’s Browns Tea Plantations launched 30 heavy-duty electric trucks to move green leaf tea, adding charging infrastructure across estates.