AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Update: DR Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases jumped to 710 with 149 deaths as officials denied lockdown rumours and pushed surveillance, contact tracing and targeted vaccination. Vaccine Race: India’s Serum Institute is fast-tracking a Bundibugyo-focused Ebola vaccine with Oxford and CEPI, aiming to close the gap where no licensed vaccine exists for this strain. Uganda Angle: Uganda is deploying medics to support the DRC response, while travel advisories and misinformation are already hitting tourism and hospitality. World Cup Culture in Uganda: Nile Breweries’ “Cheers to Bars” campaign is turning local bars into World Cup watch hubs, starting in Jinja and rolling out nationwide. Arts Spotlight: Uganda’s Katesi Kalange won the 2026 Cassirer Welz Art Award, earning a supported residency and an international solo exhibition. Music & Sports: Chiriku Maneti is remembered for the golden era of Vijana Jazz Band, while Uganda’s tourism push links up with the Africa Nations Cup UK. Celebrity: Zari Hassan confirms her split from Shakib Cham after five years.
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