AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Emergency Escalates: WHO says the DR Congo Ebola outbreak is spreading with “scale and speed” concerns, with about 131 deaths and 513 suspected cases as an emergency committee meets; no vaccine or treatment exists for the Bundibugyo strain, and response is complicated by conflict-hit, hard-to-reach areas. Border Pressure in the Region: Rwanda has closed key crossings with DR Congo after cases reached Goma, while Uganda reports confirmed cases in Kampala—raising fears of wider disruption to trade and movement. Africa’s Digital Push, Policy Tension: In Kigali, the AI Skills and Compute Africa Foundation (AISCA) launches to tackle Africa’s compute and skills gaps, even as countries race to regulate digital economies. Mobility Boost: Togo announces visa-free entry for all African nationals for up to 30 days, joining Ghana’s similar move—while the health crisis tests how fast “open borders” can work in practice. Business Pulse: Equity Group reports Q1 profit up 24% to Sh19.1bn, citing regional growth and more digital banking.
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