AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Crisis in DR Congo: WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than contact tracing can keep up, with deaths doubling and confirmed cases crossing 2,000 as transmission increasingly comes from unknown chains. Uganda Opposition & Courts: Kizza Besigye refused court-appointed lawyers in his treason trial, after his chosen advocates were barred or deported, with the case adjourned to late July. US Travel Curbs Linked to Ebola: The Trump administration extended restrictions affecting Americans who have been in Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, including “do-not-board” rules for flights until travellers spend at least three weeks outside Congo. Uganda Oil Pipeline Watch: EACOP is reported nearing completion (around 80–84%), with targets for commissioning in July 2026 and first exports by October—raising fresh legal pressure from Ugandan farmers seeking enforcement of Uganda’s environmental and climate laws. Local Governance & Service Delivery: Soroti health workers were warned not to misuse government motorcycles meant for immunization and outreach. Transport Safety Debate: URC defended lack of automated barriers at railway crossings, arguing reckless driving is the main cause after a deadly bus-train crash.
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