AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Emergency: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged past 1,000 deaths, with officials reporting 2,536 cases and 1,033 fatalities—now spreading far faster than the 2014-2016 epidemic as attacks and mistrust disrupt care. Vaccine Push: Oxford University has started a UK trial with the first volunteer receiving an experimental vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain, as researchers race to move treatments into human testing. Border Talks: Uganda and South Sudan wrapped up their 6th joint border meeting in Arua, agreeing to reactivate security committees and resume technical work to re-mark their shared border by 2027. Fuel and Inflation Pressure: Uganda’s fuel-driven price swings are keeping inflation on an upward path, with energy and fuel inflation jumping sharply by June. Electricity Upgrade: UETCL and UEDCL inspected a Greater Kampala transmission project now 90.57% complete, aimed at boosting reliability. Conservation vs Oil: Rangers began translocating 12 endangered Nubian giraffes from Murchison Falls to Ajai Wildlife Reserve amid ongoing oil drilling concerns. Skilling Hub Accountability: State House warned Teso leaders against favouritism and corruption in selecting beneficiaries for the Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub.
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