Uganda declared the end of the Ebola outbreak after a rapid response
Uganda declared the end of the Ebola outbreak, less than three months after the virus was first confirmed in Kampala on January 30, 2025. The outbreak has resulted in 14 cases (12 confirmed cases, two possible cases), four deaths and 10 recovery. The last patient was discharged from the hospital on March 15, 2025, causing a 42-day countdown and officially declared the outbreak in line with WHO guidelines. Uganda’s experience in managing outbreaks has enabled rapid and coordinated responses, and the Ministry of Health has been supported by WHO and partners to enable rapid response teams to activate, strengthen surveillance and strengthen border health measures. Over 1,500 samples were tested and emergency medical teams were deployed to support case investigations, contact tracing and community involvement.
Route’s trip to Rome was questioned amidst the economic distress of Kenya
President William Root’s unexpected attendance at Pope Francis’ funeral held in Rome on Saturday sparked new criticism after the first nomination of National Assemblyman Moses Wetangala to represent Kenya. Wetangala confirmed his attendance on April 24, but after Ruto finished his national visit to China, he redirected his itinerary to Rome, becoming the only African head of state to attend the funeral in person. Other African countries were represented by senior officials such as vice presidents, pastors and parliamentary leaders. His delegations, including the main Cabinet Office Musalia Mudavadi, have fostered concerns over expenditure amid Kenya’s economic struggle. Former Vice President Rigati Gachagua criticized Ruto for “lack of trust” in others and for contributing to useless public spending. Since taking office in September 2022, the route’s frequent international travel has already monitored their costs in the promise of financial discipline.
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“We have a moral obligation to educate children in Namibia.”
In her first national speech, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced groundbreaking reforms, including 100% government subsidies for higher education from the 2026 school year. Nandi-Ndaitwah said that free university education has gradually progressed, with “for now, my contributions as a family and student are directed towards accommodation and other related expenses.” Namibia already offers free education in public elementary and high schools, but parents usually have to pay for school uniforms, stationery, books and hostel fees. The new policy removes tuition and registration fees at universities and universities. However, some analysts have expressed concern about budget constraints, the labor market’s ability to absorb all graduates, and the institution’s ability to handle student influx.
Strong winds burned fires in Cape Town, South Africa, evacuating hundreds of people
At least 190 households have been evacuated from areas threatened by the Cape Town fire as crews fought at least five active fire lines on the city’s southern peninsula. Firefighters were deployed from the garden route to help fight mountain fires that were instigated by strong winds. The night sky exposed a range of fiery necklaces that stretched out into Table Mountain National Park. Ward Councillor Carolyn Franklin described the situation as “Armageddon,” with over 100 firefighters working on five fire fronts and evacuating at Steenberg Estate, Zwanswijk and Nordhawk Manor. Many of the fires were burning in mountainous areas where ground crews were not accessible, but paramedics struggled to clear the responder’s path.
