AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Response in Congo: WHO says the rare Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is spreading rapidly, with risk upgraded to “very high” locally as contact tracing struggles and attacks on health workers and treatment sites complicate containment. Cross-Border Measures: Uganda ordered an “immediate” closure of its border with Congo over the surge, while Canada tightened travel rules for people arriving from Congo, Sudan and Uganda, including 21-day self-isolation. Regional Monitoring: India reported a suspected Ebola case linked to travel from Uganda that tested negative, with screening and isolation protocols still in place. Congo Policy for Integration: President Denis Sassou-Nguesso announced visa-free entry for all African nationals into the Republic of Congo from January 1, 2027, a move aimed at boosting continental integration. AfDB in Brazzaville: At the AfDB annual meetings, Africa’s growth is forecast at 4.2% for 2026, and leaders pushed for more private investment and energy and infrastructure financing.
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