AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Emergency: Uganda is still in the spotlight as the DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak races ahead—MSF warns health workers can’t keep up, WHO says deaths have surpassed 1,000, and Uganda has recorded cases while preparing for the next phase of response. US-Uganda Health Security: US officials wrapped up a Uganda visit, discussing regional health security and Ebola screening at Entebbe and the Uganda–DRC border, with the US reaffirming major support. Cross-Border Cooperation: Uganda and South Sudan have started joint border bilateral meetings in Arua to tackle trade, security, and customs/immigration frictions along the shared border. Regional Integration Policy: Uganda is being urged to fast-track ratification and domestication of the IGAD free movement protocol, with a cabinet memo being prepared in Entebbe. Court & Rights: The High Court ordered government to conclude investigations into former MP Muwanga Kivumbi’s whereabouts before deciding his habeas corpus bid. Politics & Appointments: Museveni cleared Ayebare and Musherure for Cabinet after US citizenship renunciation. Food Security: Acholi farmers are advised to delay second-season planting due to continuing dry conditions. Security Spillover: Suspected ADF attacks in eastern DR Congo killed at least 16, underscoring the ongoing threat to civilians in areas linked to Ugandan rebel activity.
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