Ebola Response: WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus visited Bunia in DR Congo as confirmed Ebola cases nearly doubled to 225 in two days, with 1,028 suspected cases and no approved vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain. Regional Governance: The East African Legislative Assembly will hold a special sitting June 1 to debate the EAC budget estimates for 2026/27, including a supplementary budget for urgent needs. Parliament & Accountability (South Africa): MPs debated Parliament’s 2026/27 budget amid the Phala Phala fallout and concerns over Secretary to Parliament Xolile George’s pay and parliamentary funding independence. Electoral Integrity (Nigeria): Civil society group PAACA warned that flawed party primaries are eroding Nigeria’s electoral credibility, citing weak accreditation and undue influence by powerful actors. Party Politics (Nigeria): ADC chair David Mark urged the party to offer a credible alternative in 2027, warning insecurity and economic hardship are worsening for Nigerians. Digital & Innovation (Ghana): Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) partnered with Siastes AI ahead of its Sept 29–30 event in Accra, focusing on AI, digital trust, fintech and investment. Trade & Diplomacy: Washington escalated its Tanzania dispute into a US Senate bill, putting democracy and political violence concerns into formal legislative scrutiny. Cross-border Xenophobia: Ghana’s business and civil voices renewed calls for a united African response to xenophobic attacks in South Africa, as debate continues over extractive-sector retaliation.