AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Watch: A WHO modelling study says the DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has a nearly 70% chance of reaching South Sudan soon, after already spreading to Uganda; researchers warn neighbouring countries to boost border surveillance, contact tracing and safe burials as cases and deaths keep rising. Travel Restrictions: Saudi Arabia has suspended travel by its citizens to the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan and halted visas/entry for people arriving from those countries (and those who transited via third countries after staying there), citing Ebola precautions. UN Funding for Neighbours: The UN says new CERF support will help strengthen surveillance, labs, case management and infection control in Burundi and South Sudan, both considered at risk of cross-border transmission. Burundi Environment & Food Security: SOS Médias Burundi reports Lake Tanganyika faces mounting pollution from untreated wastewater and weak protections, while farmers in Bururi and Matana warn of fertilizer shortages despite payments. Sports & Local Interest: Burundi’s wing-back Jordi Liongola is linked with a move to Sheffield Wednesday, and Burundi’s football podcast listening on Spotify is up sharply in June.
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