AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoArua Airport Upgrade: The African Development Bank has approved about $180.62m to upgrade Arua Airport into an international-standard facility, aiming to boost West Nile trade, tourism and provide an alternative during emergencies. Ebola Surge in Congo: In the DRC, confirmed Ebola cases have crossed 1,000 with at least 254 deaths, while officials warn contact tracing is lagging and the outbreak’s peak may still be ahead. Legal Tensions at Entebbe: Kenyan senior lawyer Martha Karua was reportedly denied entry and detained at Entebbe as lawyers demand her release amid concerns over the treatment of defence teams in the Lukwago/Besigye treason-related case. Avocado Export Push: Uganda reaffirmed support for avocado farmers and exporters, calling for better coordination and market systems to unlock stronger international sales. Energy & Finance: Uganda’s IsDB board approved a €650.7m ($746.2m) loan for the standard gauge railway linking Uganda to Kenya’s rail network and Mombasa port. Health Systems Warning: South Africa’s Ramaphosa urged stronger African health systems and pandemic preparedness, citing Ebola outbreaks as a reminder that diseases spread fast across borders.
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