AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEbola Border Crackdown: Canada says travelers from Ebola-affected regions must self-isolate for 21 days and it’s pausing final immigration decisions for 90 days for people applying from Congo, South Sudan and Uganda, as the outbreak centered in northeastern DR Congo nears 900 suspected cases and 220 deaths. US Screening Expansion: Houston’s Bush Intercontinental joins Atlanta and Washington-Dulles as one of three U.S. airports for enhanced Ebola checks for certain travelers from the same countries. Regional Connectivity Push: The East African Community is meeting in Dar es Salaam to agree a harmonised mobile roaming framework, aiming to cut cross-border call costs for member states including South Sudan. UNMISS Youth Peace Drive: UNMISS launched a youth-focused peace campaign in Juba, urging young people to lead reconciliation efforts beyond the capital. Energy Cost Relief: South Sudan’s energy ministry says electricity tariffs are being reduced after President Kiir’s directives. Flood Recovery Support: UNOPS and the water ministry distributed fishing nets to flood-affected families in Lakes and Jonglei, targeting livelihoods.
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