AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola & Travel Curbs: The US urged Europe to tighten Ebola-related travel restrictions after the DRC and Uganda outbreak, warning weaker measures could trigger broader US curbs. Uganda Budget: Uganda’s 2026/27 budget projects 1.44tn shillings from oil and gas, marking the start of direct government oil revenue as first oil nears. Sudan Conflict Pressure: US senators introduced a PEACE in Sudan Act to raise pressure on Sudan’s warring factions and external backers while pushing for a negotiated settlement. Somalia Visa Shock: A Somali World Cup referee, Omar Artan, was denied entry to the US over alleged links to “terror organisations,” sparking outrage. Kenya Protests & Ebola Facility: Rights group ARTICLE 19 says protests in Nanyuki over a US-funded Ebola quarantine facility left people dead, dozens arrested, and alleges live ammunition despite a court order to pause and disclose deals. Mining vs Forests: A study says mining drives deforestation across Africa at far higher rates than mine sites alone, with cobalt and copper among the biggest culprits. Cape Town Marathon Major: Cape Town was added as Africa’s first World Marathon Major, expected to boost local spending ahead of the 2027 race. AU on World Cup: The AU Commission chair urged African teams at the 2026 World Cup to make the continent proud.
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