AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoEbola Response Under Strain: Uganda says it will keep joint operations with the DRC against the ADF rebel group even as Ebola spreads, saying there’s been no call to pause fighting; WHO warns the outbreak is “very complex” amid conflict, displacement, food shortages and mistrust. Global Health Funding Gap: A separate report links the latest Ebola pressure to US foreign aid cuts, describing USAID’s dismantling and the knock-on effects for health programs and emergency support. Outbreak Numbers Rise: Africa CDC and partners report 263 confirmed Ebola cases across DR Congo and Uganda with 43 deaths, while health workers say basic supplies are still missing. Cross-Border Alarm: Brazil monitors two possible Ebola cases tied to travel from Congo and Uganda, underscoring how quickly fears travel. Clean Cooking Push: AfDB and Italy launch a clean cooking programme in Brazzaville aimed at reaching one million African households, targeting major carbon cuts. Frontier Markets Funding: AfDB and WEF argue Africa’s fragile frontier markets need a shift from aid to private investment, with a roadmap to mobilise capital. Rights and Politics: Ghana’s parliament passes a bill criminalising homosexuality and “promotion” of LGBTQ+ activities, drawing rights concerns.
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