AGP Executive Report

Ebola Response in the Region: WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus has urged militias in DR Congo to declare an immediate ceasefire as suspected Ebola cases surge toward 1,000, with the outbreak straining fragile health systems amid conflict, misinformation and distrust. Funding Crunch: Africa CDC says pledges to fight the outbreak have nearly halved since Monday, dropping from about $500m to around $290m, as donors reconsider support while people keep dying. Travel and Border Measures: The U.S. adds JFK Airport to enhanced Ebola screening, joining Washington-Dulles, Atlanta and Houston’s Bush Intercontinental; Canada and the Bahamas also tightened entry rules, including a 30-day Bahamas ban for recent visitors to DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. Kenya Quarantine Facility: Kenya has approved a U.S. request to open an Ebola quarantine facility for Americans exposed to the virus, as the WHO head travels to the epicentre. South Sudan Politics: SPLM-IO youth leaders in Juba accuse senior Nuer politicians in the unity government of shielding alleged ethnic targeting and violence, rejecting claims that international reports are “false and inflammatory.” UN Peacekeeping Remembrance: UN will honour 68 peacekeepers killed in South Sudan and the Central African Republic on June 5 at UN Headquarters in New York.

Ebola Alert and Travel Curbs: St. Kitts and Nevis issued a travel advisory naming high-risk African countries for Ebola, including South Sudan, as WHO designates the outbreak a Public Health Emergency. US–Kenya Quarantine Plan: The Trump administration says Americans exposed to Ebola abroad will be sent to a temporary quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya, not flown back to the US, while Kenya confirms talks on preparedness. Regional Pressure on Health Systems: WHO warns the DRC outbreak is being worsened by conflict, with attacks on health facilities and disrupted access making case tracking harder. DRC Fans Blocked: The DRC has asked FIFA for World Cup ticket refunds after US entry restrictions tied to Ebola prevented many supporters from attending matches. South Sudan in the Mix: With South Sudan listed among countries at risk and named in travel advisories, officials and partners are urging vigilance and stronger cross-border preparedness.

Ebola Crisis in Congo and Uganda: The WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is spreading faster than response efforts, with suspected deaths now above 220 and the risk inside Congo raised to “very high,” as conflict and attacks on health facilities make case tracking “nearly impossible.” US–Kenya Quarantine Plan: The Trump administration confirmed it will set up a quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola, instead of bringing them back to the US. Travel Curbs Hit the Region: Canada and the Bahamas joined the US with temporary travel restrictions targeting DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, while Uganda ordered an immediate border closure with Congo despite WHO warnings that such moves can push travel into unmonitored routes. South Sudan Security: In Juba, the South Sudan army (SSPDF) blamed opposition forces for ceasefire breaches in Jonglei and Central Equatoria and said troops remain on defensive positions. Local Peacebuilding Spotlight: Lydia Jamba, a South Sudan peacebuilder, shared how Japan’s peacebuilding training helped her strengthen negotiation skills for communities affected by displacement. Humanitarian Education Funding: The LEGO Foundation pledged $97m to expand play-based learning programs by the IRC, including support under consideration for South Sudan.

Ebola Shockwaves: India has quarantined a 28-year-old Ugandan woman in Bengaluru after mild symptoms, but her first Ebola test came back negative—authorities say she’ll stay isolated while monitoring continues. Border Crackdowns: The WHO warns the Congo outbreak could become the “deadliest on record,” as countries tighten entry rules—Canada and the Bahamas impose restrictions and quarantine requirements, while Thailand orders a strict 21-day quarantine for arrivals from affected areas. South Sudan Diplomacy: VP Rebecca Nyandeng urges South Sudanese diplomats to uphold discipline and professionalism abroad. UAE Mercenary Allegations: Human Rights Watch renews claims the UAE trained Colombian mercenaries linked to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces. Aid for Children: The LEGO Foundation and IRC pledge $97m to expand play-based learning for millions of children in conflict zones, including South Sudan.

Ebola Border Crackdown: Canada has introduced temporary Ebola border measures, suspending immigration document decisions and travel for people from DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, and ordering a 21-day quarantine for those without symptoms—starting May 27 and running to Aug. 29. US Screening Escalation: The CDC has expanded enhanced Ebola screening to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, joining Atlanta and Washington Dulles, as the outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo strain keeps spreading. World Cup Fallout: DR Congo’s team and fans are caught in the crossfire—players face 21-day isolation rules before entering the US, while the federation has asked FIFA for ticket refunds after travel restrictions. Regional Response Push: Africa health leaders and partners are calling for stronger cross-border coordination to stop the outbreak from outpacing response efforts, as deaths and suspected cases climb. South Sudan Peace Focus: UNMISS launched a youth peace campaign in Juba, urging young people to lead reconciliation ahead of December polls.

Ebola Alarm in Central Africa: WHO chief Tedros warned the DRC–Uganda Ebola outbreak “will get worse before it gets better,” as suspected cases in the DRC pass 900 and deaths top 220, with containment struggling to keep up. Airport Screening Tightens: India’s DGCA ordered airlines to collect passenger self-declaration forms and report symptoms, while South Korea expanded priority quarantine regions to include Ethiopia and Rwanda alongside DRC, Uganda and South Sudan. Containment Under Fire: In eastern Congo, attacks on Ebola treatment sites and patient escapes are adding to fear and slowing follow-up, with WHO stressing insecurity and distrust as major obstacles. Regional Politics and Rights: Beyond health, Human Rights Watch renewed claims that the UAE trained Colombian mercenaries for Sudan’s RSF war, while Sudanese refugees in Egypt face racism and deportations. South Sudan Context: A separate push is underway to protect South Sudan’s wildlife corridors as roads and development threaten ancient antelope migration routes.

Ebola Emergency Escalates: WHO says the DRC–Uganda Ebola outbreak is moving faster than responders can contain it, with suspected deaths now at 220 and suspected cases over 900 as Africa CDC warns 10 countries at high risk, including South Sudan. Treatment Centers Under Attack: In eastern DRC, families have burned Ebola tents and patients fled hospitals during attacks, worsening contact tracing and care. Regional Pressure on Neighbours: WHO urges DRC border countries to act immediately, while South Africa pledges $5m and Uganda backs an Africa-wide coordination hub in Kampala. South Sudan Angle: South Sudan is listed among the high-risk states, and the crisis is already colliding with insecurity and fragile health systems. Local Governance & Security: In South Sudan, IGP approved recruitment of 1,200 police officers for Western Equatoria amid rising insecurity. Diplomacy for Peace: African diplomats marked Africa Day by calling for unity and dialogue ahead of the December 2026 elections.

Ebola Surge in Congo: Confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo have now passed 100, with the virus affecting 11 health zones since the outbreak began on May 15 in Ituri, while WHO reports at least seven confirmed deaths and Uganda announces three more cases to bring its total to five. Community Backlash: In Mongbwalu, angry residents attacked and burned an Ebola treatment tent, triggering panic and the escape of 18 suspected patients into the community—another blow to containment efforts. Regional Alarm: Africa CDC warns 10 countries, including South Sudan, are at high risk as WHO raises the alert to “very high.” South Sudan Peace Politics: Activist Edmond Yakani urges the reinstatement of 47 SPLM-IO MPs after a government U-turn on peace-deal amendments, saying reconciliation must extend to lawmakers removed after protests. South Sudan Tax Crackdown: The South Sudan Revenue Authority warns against illegal tax exemptions and political interference, saying exemptions must be legally based and publicly accessible online.

Ebola Crisis Escalates in Congo: DR Congo’s health ministry says Ebola has killed 204 people and hit 867 suspected cases across three provinces, as the WHO upgraded the national risk to “very high” and warned the virus is spreading fast in conflict-hit eastern areas. Uganda Adds New Confirmed Cases: Uganda confirmed three more Ebola cases, bringing its total to five, including a driver, a health worker, and a Congolese woman linked to travel between the two countries. Attacks Hamper Response: In Ituri, residents have burned Ebola treatment tents and clinics, with 18 suspected patients fleeing after one Mongbwalu attack—deepening mistrust over burial rules and shortages. Regional Alarm Spreads: Africa CDC warns 10 countries at high risk, including South Sudan, alongside Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Angola, Burundi, CAR, Congo, and Zambia. Global Push for Preparedness: India dispatched medical supplies and protective kits to Africa CDC and issued travel advisories, while US screening rules tighten for travelers from affected nations.

Ebola Crisis Escalates in Congo: The DR Congo health ministry says Ebola deaths have jumped to 204 from 867 suspected cases, after the Red Cross reported three volunteers died while handling dead bodies and Uganda confirmed three new Bundibugyo cases (total five confirmed). Attacks Disrupt Care: In eastern Congo, angry residents have burned Ebola treatment tents—one incident in Mongbwalu left 18 suspected patients missing—while another attack hit a centre in Rwampara, showing how burial and body-handling rules are sparking deadly resistance. Regional Spillover Fears: The Africa CDC warns 10 countries are at risk, citing high mobility and insecurity, including Kenya and South Sudan. Travel Curbs Spread: India advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to DRC, Uganda and South Sudan, as the WHO declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and countries tighten entry screening.

Ebola Travel Crackdown: The US has extended its temporary Ebola entry restrictions to lawful permanent residents (green card holders) who visited DR Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the last 21 days, tightening rules that were previously looser for some residents. Airport Screening Expansion: CDC enhanced checks are now set at major US hubs—Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson and Houston’s Bush Airport—joining Washington’s Dulles as key entry points for travelers from the affected countries. WHO Escalation: WHO raised the DR Congo outbreak risk to “very high” nationally, while warning the regional threat remains high. Uganda Updates: Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases, bringing its total to five, as officials push contact tracing and urge calm. DR Congo Violence Disrupts Care: In eastern Congo, attackers burned an Ebola treatment tent in Mongbwalu, with suspected patients fleeing amid panic. World Cup Fallout: DR Congo’s World Cup squad faces a 21-day isolation “bubble” before entering the US, and preparations have already been disrupted. South Sudan Politics: Former FDP chair Gabriel Changson Chang resigned to launch the People’s Resistance Front ahead of AU-led consultative talks in Dar es Salaam.

Ebola Escalation: The WHO has upgraded the Ebola risk in DR Congo to “very high” as the outbreak is now reported at nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths, with Uganda described as “stable.” Cross-Border Spread Fears: A new confirmed case has been reported in South Kivu under Rwanda-backed M23 control, raising alarms that conflict zones are helping the virus move. US Tightens Entry Rules: The US is routing travelers from DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan to limited screening airports, including Atlanta and Houston’s Bush Intercontinental, and has extended entry restrictions to green card holders. World Cup Disruptions: DR Congo’s World Cup squad must stay in a “bubble” in Belgium for 21 days before entering the US, and training plans have shifted to Europe. South Sudan Politics: In Juba, the cabinet backtracked on a 2018 peace-deal supremacy clause amendment, keeping amendments limited to three articles.

Ebola Crisis Escalates in Congo: The WHO says the DR Congo outbreak has reached about 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths, with officials warning the virus may have been spreading undetected for weeks. Very High Risk: WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus upgraded the national risk to “very high” and said Uganda is currently stable. Response Hits Resistance: In Rwampara, angry residents torched Ebola isolation tents and a treatment center after authorities blocked families from retrieving a suspected victim’s body—showing how fear and burial disputes are derailing containment. UN and US Move Money: The UN released up to $60 million for the response, while the US says it will push funding for emergency clinics. South Sudan Braces: India, Canada and others tightened airport screening, and South Sudan’s border areas are already talking about restrictions and health checks. Local Politics: In Juba’s Nasir conflict trial, suspended petroleum minister Puot Kang Chol told court senior officials he named are responsible, as proceedings resume Monday.

Ebola Crisis Hits Home Borders: In eastern DR Congo, fear is turning into anger as residents set fire to an Ebola treatment centre in Rwampara after police blocked them from retrieving a body for burial rites—another sign that outbreak control is colliding with local customs. Cross-Border Spread Fears: WHO says the Bundibugyo-strain outbreak has killed at least 139 and pushed suspected cases above 600, with Uganda confirming two imported cases and suspending key transport links to DR Congo. Travel Rules Tighten Worldwide: The US is routing travellers from DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan through Washington Dulles for enhanced screening, and a Paris-to-Detroit Air France flight was diverted to Montreal after a passenger boarded “in error.” South Sudan Response & Local Projects: South Sudan has activated Ebola response measures, while in Yei and Morobo counties authorities launched bridge and pavilion projects to improve services and community gatherings. Media Safety Gap: A new study finds 69% of sexual harassment cases in media workplaces go unreported, with women hit hardest.

Ebola Panic Hits Congo Communities: Angry residents in eastern DR Congo set an Ebola treatment centre on fire in Rwampara after authorities blocked them from retrieving a suspected victim’s body, as fear and anger rise while health teams struggle to contain a fast-moving outbreak. US Tightens Entry Rules: The US says all travellers who were in DR Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the past 21 days must enter only via Washington Dulles for enhanced screening, and a Paris-to-Detroit Air France flight was diverted to Montreal after a Congo passenger was allowed on “in error.” Outbreak Spreads Further: A confirmed case is reported in rebel-held South Kivu, far from the outbreak’s earlier epicentre, with WHO warning the real scale may be larger than official figures. World Cup Disrupted: DR Congo cancelled its Kinshasa pre-tournament camp and shifted preparations to Europe amid the Ebola scare and travel restrictions. South Sudan Watch: SSNBS plans a framework to address complaints over inaccurate mobile data billing, while Warrap launched mosquito net distribution to curb malaria.

Ebola Crisis Escalates: WHO says the central Africa Ebola outbreak has reached about 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths, warning of “scale and speed” as the rare Bundibugyo strain spreads in DRC and Uganda. Travel Curbs Tighten: US DHS and CDC are funneling some Ebola-exposed foreign travelers through Washington-Dulles for enhanced screening, while other countries add airport and port checks—India has issued guidance for travellers arriving from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan. Flight Disruptions: An Air France flight was diverted to Montreal after a passenger boarded “in error” despite restrictions. Regional Ripple Effects: DRC’s World Cup preparations were disrupted—Kinshasa camp and fan farewell cancelled, with training moved abroad. South Sudan Angle: South Sudan is named among “high risk” origins for India’s entry screening, while local planners are also pushing infrastructure expansion with wildlife migration protection in mind.