AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Safety: A 13-year-old boy was killed by a stray bullet during a URA enforcement operation in Busia, prompting residents to question the use of force. Somalia Mission: Uganda has begun withdrawing troops deployed under a bilateral deal; Somali officials say Ugandan forces serving with the African Union mission will remain for now, with a full exit planned by the end of 2027. Regional Health: Moderna’s experimental Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine has been recommended for a Phase 2/3 study in the DRC as the outbreak spreads. Economic Opportunity: A Commonwealth study estimates AI could add nearly US$900 million to Uganda’s economy over the next decade. Infrastructure: Construction has started on a new Karuma Bridge to improve safety and trade links along the Northern Corridor. Health Care: Government targets a 2027 rollout of national health insurance, which currently reaches just 1.1% of Ugandans. Trade and Tourism: Uganda is promoting its attractions in London ahead of AFCON 2027, while coffee experts say better training for European roasters could help expand markets for Ugandan Robusta.
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