AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoEbola Response Boost: The World Bank has rushed staff to eastern DR Congo and is assembling a new financing package to speed up funding for the Ebola outbreak, while warning that neighbors like South Sudan and Burundi have weak response systems and Uganda faces financing gaps too. Cross-Border Alarm: The outbreak is spreading concern across the region as countries tighten entry checks and Saudi Arabia says its surveillance is on full alert for Ebola and hantavirus. Travel Disruption: The US blocked a passenger on an Air France flight from DR Congo, forcing a diversion to Canada, as Washington tightens where travelers can enter. Local Safety Crisis: In South Africa’s Durban, anti-migrant tensions have pushed hundreds of foreign nationals into church shelters, with many saying they fear attacks despite being legally documented. Infrastructure Push: Tanzania unveiled a nearly $985m works budget and plans to use bond financing for major road upgrades.
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