Ebola Response Meets Security Reality: WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus visited DR Congo as authorities intensify efforts to contain Ebola, but Uganda says it will keep joint operations against the ADF rebel group while observing Ebola SOPs—highlighting how conflict and mistrust are derailing public health. Ethiopia Election Countdown: Ethiopia heads into its June 1 general election with 54m+ registered voters and 42 parties; election materials are delivered and security/observers are in place, making it a major political moment across Africa. Zimbabwe Agri-Fintech Push: Zimbabwe’s TN Livestock Trust is tokenising cattle for liquidity on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, aiming to democratise access to livestock investment and modernise agro-finance. Nigeria Security & Cost-of-Living Alarm: ADC chair David Mark warns insecurity and economic hardship are worsening, with rising living costs and unemployment squeezing households. Ghana Anti-LGBTQ Bill Passes: Ghana’s parliament criminalised homosexuality and “promotion” of LGBTQ+ activities, with prison terms and a duty to report—raising fresh media and rights concerns. Tobacco Farmers Hit by Low Prices: Zimbabwean tobacco growers report good harvests but low auction prices and debt pressure, showing how global market swings crush smallholders. Public Trust Under Pressure in SA Policing: South Africa’s police union says even small corruption damages trust after KZN officers were arrested for allegedly demanding bribes. World No Tobacco Day Focus: Coverage highlights how tobacco and nicotine industries keep targeting youth, even as global use declines. Digital/Agro Collaboration: Kenya’s JKUAT leads an intra-Africa agroforestry mobility project to strengthen research and education for climate mitigation, training MSc/PhD cohorts across partner universities.