AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Response Escalates: The U.S. says it has boosted its Ebola effort in Central and East Africa with over $162 million, including new guidance for Americans exposed in the region and expanded support for affected countries. Regional Coordination: East African Community health ministers held an emergency virtual meeting in Arusha to agree on joint actions to strengthen surveillance, labs, infection control, risk communication, and rapid response. Burundi Link in the Risk Map: Africa CDC warns the Bundibugyo outbreak could spread further amid intense cross-border movement, listing Burundi among high-risk countries. Controversy in Kenya: Kenya’s president authorized a quarantine centre for U.S. citizens at Laikipia Air Base, after protests and a court challenge over health risks. Conflict Pressure in DRC: The U.S. imposed fresh sanctions on senior M23 and FDLR commanders, targeting leaders accused of driving violence in eastern Congo. Local Governance & Rights: An open letter urges Burundi’s AU chair to oppose any extradition of Congolese researcher Babunga Benjamin Watuna to the DRC.
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