AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Response in Eastern DRC: WFP says it is scaling up food assistance, logistics and telecom support in conflict-hit eastern DRC as hunger worsens compliance with health measures; it is supporting over 1.2 million people, while Africa CDC warns nearly 300 Ebola-positive people in the region are unaccounted for. Cross-Border Spread Fears: WHO-linked modelling puts the outbreak at about a 70% chance of reaching South Sudan, and DRC has ordered 21-day quarantine rules for travellers returning from Ebola-affected areas after France confirmed an imported case. Uganda Economy & Health: Uganda reports 20 confirmed Ebola cases and two deaths, with authorities urging continued vigilance as tourism fears linger; meanwhile, the shilling has rebounded against the dollar. Local Culture & Agriculture: Bugisu cultural leaders step up preparations for the 2026 Imbalu season, and Kitgum farmers report heavy losses from an invasive pawpaw mealybug. Business & Finance: Uganda launches its first national coffee brand, while Equity and Stanbic/Prudential expand financial and health insurance products for wider access. Governance & Rights: Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua was barred from entering Uganda and deported, sparking regional legal and rights backlash.
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