AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Response and Border Fallout: Mauritius temporarily bans entry for foreigners arriving from, transiting through, or staying in DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan in the last 21 days, with returning residents allowed but forced into a 21-day quarantine; the UAE also imposes travel restrictions over Ebola risk, while Uganda’s border closure with Congo is disrupting traders and leaving goods rotting at Mpondwe. U.S. Funding Boost: The U.S. announces nearly $38 million more for Ebola containment in DRC and Uganda, bringing its direct contribution above $200 million, as South Sudan says it has no Ebola cases and intensifies border monitoring. Oil Workers vs Social Insurance Fund: Oil-sector unions in South Sudan call for suspending a National Social Insurance Fund directive, arguing legal steps like a board of trustees and required procedures were not followed. Digital Finance Push: DigiCash and Inkomoko partner to expand mobile money access for small businesses, targeting cash shortages by enabling loans, payments, and transfers via wallets and retail outlets. Elections and Peace: President Kiir urges mass voter registration ahead of December 2026 elections, saying elections are the only path to a peaceful transition.
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