AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Response Escalates: The U.S. announced an extra $38m for Ebola work in the DRC and Uganda, bringing direct funding to over $200m, as CDC modelling warns Central Africa’s outbreak could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health action. Regional Border Pressure: Uganda tightened the Congo border over Ebola fears, leaving traders reporting rotting cargo and long queues at Mpondwe. Travel Curbs Spread: The UAE barred entry for travellers from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan and suspended new visas, while Mauritius imposed a 21-day quarantine for arrivals linked to the same countries. South Sudan Governance & Peace: President Salva Kiir urged mass voter registration ahead of December 2026 elections, saying elections are the only path to a peaceful transition. Finance & Co-ops: Co-operative Bank of South Sudan hosted a forum for 41 co-operative societies to boost governance and access to affordable financing. Child Protection: UNICEF-supported demobilisation reunited six children with families in Warrap after they were reportedly linked to armed forces. UN Peacekeeping Honours: Two Indian peacekeepers—one from UNMISS in South Sudan—received UN Dag Hammarskjold medals posthumously on International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
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