AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGlobal Health Diplomacy: G7 leaders in Evian pledged coordinated action to contain the re-emerging Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda, stressing contact tracing, lab testing, quarantine, border surveillance, and faster delivery of vaccines, diagnostics and treatments. Ebola Reality Check: Oxfam warns the “first line of defence” is failing as clean water and hygiene are scarce in Ituri, with contact tracing coverage around 56% and fears the true case count is higher than official figures. Uganda Rights & Security: Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago was detained after an arrest that opposition and rights groups call violent and illegal, with Gen. Muhoozi posting threats of “hurt and pain,” while UNAIDS’ Winnie Byanyima condemned the move as an assault on the rule of law. Creative Economy: Nigerian producer ePianoh says meaningful collaborations can grow Africa’s creative economy, while Uganda’s music scene continues to court wider regional attention. Arts & Culture: The Migration Matters Festival returns to Sheffield (19–27 June) with Ugandan-born theatre director John Rwothomack leading a programme mixing art, film, food and talks. Public Health & Travel: Israel lifted its Ebola travel ban on Kenya after Kenya said it had no confirmed cases and that surveillance support was ongoing.
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