Ebola Readiness at Busia: Kenya and Uganda launched a joint assessment mission at the Busia One Stop Border Post with ECSA-HC and WHO-style screening tools, checking gaps in passenger screening, Standard Operating Procedures, and frontline port health practices to stop any viral threat crossing undetected. Chagos Tensions: Reports say the US is considering buying the Chagos Islands, potentially bypassing the UK and complicating the stalled handover plan to Mauritius—while Chagossian groups urge Britain to complete the agreement and protect their rights. Mauritius in the Spotlight: Mauritius climbed to second in a Jeune Afrique/The Africa Report 2026 “best-performing” Africa ranking, praised for institutional stability and economic diversification. Indentured Labour Heritage: Mauritius hosted a landmark workshop on preserving indentured labour heritage across the Indian Ocean, bringing together UNESCO, ICOMOS and regional experts to map a roadmap for documentation and community links. Yogasana Goes Global: The inaugural World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad drew 400+ athletes from 60+ countries, with PM Modi framing the sport as a path toward wider recognition and new careers. Travel Safety Tip: Travellers are being urged to consider trip cancellation insurance to protect prepaid, non-refundable costs when illness or emergencies derail plans.