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Ebola & Travel Safety: The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has surged past 1,000 suspected cases (1,077) with 121 confirmed and 17 deaths reported as of 27 May, prompting tighter regional border controls and heightened screening across travel hubs. Regional Border Impacts: In Goma, closures of key crossings with Rwanda have disrupted trade and daily income for cross-border traders and transport workers. Burundi in the Risk List: Africa CDC lists Burundi among 10 countries at heightened risk, and multiple governments have issued advisories naming Burundi alongside other regional destinations. Public Health Guidance: WHO says response is being outpaced and urges neighbors to act immediately; meanwhile, countries including St Kitts and Nevis and the Bahamas have issued travel restrictions or cautions tied to the outbreak. EAC Connectivity: Separate from health news, EAC regulators in Dar es Salaam are working on harmonised mobile roaming rules to cut cross-border communication costs for travellers and businesses. Sports & Travel Link: Zambia’s U-17 women’s team is traveling by road via the Kasumbalesa border for a qualifier against DR Congo, with the winner set to face Burundi or Ethiopia next.

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