AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Alert: Africa CDC confirms Ebola has resurfaced in eastern DRC’s Ituri, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths, as insecurity and weak health access slow containment. Speaker Race Shock: In Uganda’s Parliament leadership fight, Gen Muhoozi has endorsed Defence Minister Jacob Oboth-Oboth for Speaker, and PLU has withdrawn support for Anita Among and Thomas Tayebwa—turning the contest into an open power reshuffle. Digital Jobs Push: Uganda and Japan launched a pilot AI-POD platform to connect Ugandan engineers to Japanese employers, aiming to export digital talent at scale. Regional Security: M23 rebels have left parts of the Rusizi Plain and repositioned toward Katogota in South Kivu, linked by sources to the Washington agreement. Health & Education: Bank of Uganda holds rates at 9.75%; Uganda also moves to require a compulsory one-year internship before medical students graduate, while C-Care Uganda opens a specialist hospital in Gulu. Youth Sports: Uganda’s U-17 side, coached by Laryea Kingston, starts AFCON U17 with a 3-0 win over DR Congo.
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