AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Alarm Escalates: The Ebola crisis is tightening across the region and beyond Uganda’s borders—DR Congo says suspected cases have surged past 900, with the outbreak now pushing into more provinces while violence and attacks on treatment centres disrupt response. Uganda Politics: President Museveni has moved to consolidate parliamentary control ahead of the Speaker vote, formally backing Oboth-Oboth and Tayebwa as NRM candidates. Cross-Border Health Measures: Nigeria’s NCDC warns of high importation risk from Congo and Uganda and has activated emergency surveillance; Lagos and other hubs are stepping up airport screening. Travel Disruptions: Antigua and Barbuda cancelled the inaugural Air Peace flight from Nigeria over Ebola concerns, rerouting passengers via Barbados for screening. Regional Peace Talks: Kenya-Uganda border tensions linked to the 2022 Moroto herders killings are being addressed through a special delegation led by East African Community officials.
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