AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Alarm Hits the Region: Africa CDC and WHO warned that 10–11 African countries are at high risk as the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda worsens, with the death toll now reported above 200 and containment repeatedly disrupted by attacks on treatment sites and patients fleeing hospitals. South Sudan in the Risk List: South Sudan is named among the high-risk countries, as global screening rules tighten and countries step up surveillance. Global Response Under Strain: WHO says the epidemic is outpacing response, while SIPRI warns peacekeeping missions are also weakening amid funding gaps and geopolitical tensions—an added pressure point for countries like South Sudan. South Sudan Court Drama: Suspended Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol told a Juba special court he vomited blood in detention, blaming untreated ulcers and poor medical access, and he also alleged pressure to persuade Riek Machar to step aside. Africa Day Diplomacy: African diplomats in Juba urged unity, dialogue, and release of political detainees ahead of December 2026 elections. Tax Compliance Warning: SSRA says only 1,897 of 83,000 registered taxpayers filed returns on time, raising fears for domestic revenue.
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