Ebola Response: EAC health ministers agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance and protective measures at airports, ports and land borders, and set up a regional technical taskforce to coordinate the outbreak response. Dodoma Oversight: Tanzania’s Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba told Parliament the country remains Ebola-free, while border screening and public education are being intensified. Russia-Tanzania Diplomacy: President Samia Suluhu Hassan met Vladimir Putin in Moscow, with both sides highlighting growing trade and education cooperation, and discussing further deals as Tanzania seeks new partners amid frayed Western ties. Education Cooperation: Hassan was awarded an honorary doctorate by RUDN University, with agreements focused on technology, advanced medicine, AI research and space studies. Regional Trade Friction: Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 raises concerns for EAC integration after proposed excise duty changes could hit Tanzania’s glass exports. Sports & Health: Uganda’s Cranes cancelled friendlies in Morocco against Tanzania and Madagascar due to sanitary and public health concerns. Aviation & Tourism: Brussels Airlines launched direct flights to Tanzania, landing 248 tourists at KIA and pointing to more weekly movements. Social Protection: TASAF said Sh2.445 trillion has reached vulnerable households over two decades, boosting consumption, incomes and business profits. Youth Football Spotlight: Tanzania’s Serengeti Boys’ AFCON U-17 run is drawing European club interest after standout performances.