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Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Alarm Escalates Across Borders: The DRC and Uganda Ebola outbreak is moving fast, with the WHO warning of “scale and speed” as health teams struggle to reach displaced communities; the DRC reports hundreds of suspected cases and rising deaths, while Uganda has confirmed cases in Kampala and cross-border spread is now a central fear. US Tightens Travel Rules: Washington tightened entry restrictions tied to Ebola-affected countries, including rerouting an Air France flight after a passenger from DR Congo was denied boarding, and pushing other countries to strengthen controls. Regional Response Under Pressure: Burundi, Tanzania and Rwanda have stepped up surveillance and border measures as officials say “patient zero” is still unclear, leaving authorities racing to map how the outbreak started. Infrastructure Finance Watch: In Tanzania, the government says it will use bond financing to fund major road upgrades starting in 2026/27, aiming to expand key trunk routes from two to four lanes. Trade & Logistics Signals: Maersk has introduced peak-season surcharges on Asia-Pacific to East Africa routes, hinting at tighter shipping demand into Kenya and Dar es Salaam. Local Safety Tensions: In South Africa’s Durban, foreign nationals are seeking refuge at church and police sites amid anti-migrant harassment and threats.
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