AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Alert: Africa CDC has confirmed a fresh Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s Ituri province, reporting 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases, with fears of spread heightened by Bunia’s urban setting and mining-linked movement; the agency is convening an urgent regional meeting with Congo, Uganda, South Sudan and partners to tighten cross-border surveillance and response. Uganda–Japan Tech Push: Uganda has launched a pilot AI-powered outsourcing platform, AI-POD, to connect Ugandan engineers with Japanese employers, aiming to turn language and workflow barriers into a scalable digital export model. Security & Rights: In Nakivale refugee camp, authorities report at least 11 child trafficking cases involving minors allegedly sent for work across East Africa. Tourism Marketing: Uganda Bikers, with the Uganda Tourism Board, plan a 1,000km European tour to boost destination visibility. Policy & Money: Bank of Uganda kept rates at 9.75%, citing contained inflation but warning global shocks could bite. Health Systems Pressure: UNAIDS warns HIV prevention and treatment services are faltering as funding drops.
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