AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola & Borders: Uganda has condemned “unfair” travel restrictions tied to the DR Congo Ebola outbreak, saying they lack scientific backing and could hurt trade and tourism; Uganda says it has recorded only two deaths among 19 confirmed cases linked to the DRC, while the DRC toll keeps rising and the virus is spreading into displacement camps. Health Response: The US pledged over $200m for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda, with funding aimed at airport and border detection; Uganda also plans to deploy 160 medics to support DRC teams. Digital Governance: Uganda launched UGGov Agent, an AI platform letting citizens access services, track public projects, and engage institutions in 16 local languages via WhatsApp and SMS. Education: UNICEF reports only 2 in 10 secondary schools are ICT-ready, highlighting a major digital divide. Budget Politics: A post-budget dialogue on Uganda’s 2026/27 spending plan finds stakeholders split between hopes for growth and worries over taxes and debt. International Appointments: UN Secretary-General Guterres appointed Nigerian Ahunna Eziakonwa as Special Adviser on Africa. Regional Watch: Israel imposed travel bans on nationals from Uganda and other Ebola-affected countries.
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