AGP Executive Report

Ebola Emergency in the Region: The WHO is calling for an immediate ceasefire in eastern DR Congo as suspected Ebola cases near 1,000 and violence keeps health teams from reaching communities. DR Congo Situation Update: Congo’s health ministry says suspected cases have hit 1,077 with 121 confirmed and 17 deaths since the May 15 outbreak start, affecting 13 health zones across Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu. Cross-Border Spillover Risk: Africa CDC warns 10 countries are at risk, including the Central African Republic, while Uganda reports new cases and temporarily closes its border with Congo. Travel Curbs Spread: St Kitts and Nevis issues an Ebola travel advisory listing CAR among high-risk destinations; other countries also tighten entry rules as screenings ramp up at airports. CAR in the Spotlight: CAR’s president, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, appears at the AfDB annual meetings in Brazzaville pushing energy, infrastructure and industrialisation financing—while the Ebola crisis raises the stakes for regional health security.

Ebola in the region: The DRC Ebola outbreak keeps accelerating, with suspected cases now at 1,077 and 121 confirmed, as authorities suspend social activities in Ituri and step up screening and community awareness despite field challenges. CAR at risk: Africa CDC warns the Central African Republic is among 10 countries facing Ebola risk, while Uganda tightens its border with Congo and WHO urges neighbours to act immediately. Security hits health response: In eastern DRC, attacks on Ebola treatment centres have triggered patient escapes and disrupted care, with WHO saying conflict is blocking humanitarian access and making contact-tracing nearly impossible. CAR-linked policy move: Bangui is also pushing to cut digital isolation by planning a new internet connection network with South Sudan, led by the ICT agency and MTN. Diplomacy: CAR joined a UN Human Rights Council statement backing Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, calling for strictly bilateral engagement.

Ebola Alarm for the Region: WHO chief Tedros warned that countries bordering the DRC face especially high risk as the outbreak spreads fast, with insecurity and attacks on health facilities blocking response; he urged immediate action and a ceasefire for safe access. CAR in the Ebola Risk List: Africa CDC and WHO say the Central African Republic is among 10 African countries at high risk of importation, as suspected cases in the DRC near 1,000 and deaths rise. CAR Health Measures: Bangui announced a new 30-day travel ban on people coming from Ebola-affected countries (DRC, Uganda, South Sudan) as a precaution, after monitoring of two isolated travelers. Digital Connectivity Push: CAR plans a new internet connection with South Sudan to cut digital isolation, led by the ICT ministry’s agency with MTN. Investment Spotlight: CAR President Touadéra met investor Prateek Suri, signaling faster expansion tied to mining interests in CAR and Ghana. Security & Propaganda Claims: A report alleges Russia-linked Wagner networks staged a propaganda campaign around the arrest of a Western aid worker in Bangui.

Ebola Alarm: The WHO says Ebola in eastern DR Congo is spreading faster than response efforts, with insecurity and mistrust slowing help; it warns neighboring countries to act immediately as suspected cases top 900 and deaths near 220. CAR in the Risk List: Africa CDC and WHO now flag CAR among 10 high-risk countries for possible spread, while Ethiopia and others step up airport and border checks. Bangui’s Business Push: CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadéra met investor Prateek Suri, as MDR Investments expands after gold mining interests in CAR and Ghana, eyeing more mining, plus healthcare, infrastructure and renewable energy. Unity vs Xenophobia: Africa Day celebrations in South Africa drew fresh protests and official calls for African unity and protection of migrants. Regional Diplomacy: CAR also joined a UN Human Rights Council push backing Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan. Connectivity Plan: CAR is moving toward a new internet link with South Sudan to cut digital isolation.

Ebola Alarm: The WHO says Ebola in DR Congo is spreading faster than response teams can keep up, with 900+ suspected cases and 220 suspected deaths, and it warns that 10 neighboring countries—including the Central African Republic—are at high risk. Security Hits Health Care: In eastern DR Congo, attacks on Ebola facilities have triggered patients to flee and even led to deaths among Red Cross volunteers, while officials blame insecurity and mistrust for slowing contact tracing. Cross-Border Pressure: Rwanda’s border measures are already causing shortages in eastern Congo, as traders warn that closures can mean famine. CAR Connectivity Move: Amid the wider regional scramble, CAR is planning a new internet link with South Sudan to cut its digital isolation. Regional Diplomacy: Separately, Azerbaijan is pitching a “South-South” digital governance model to African partners, while CAR’s ambassador to South Africa is named in a reported Africa Day boycott dispute.

Ebola Alarm: WHO chief Tedros says Congo’s neighbors face “especially high risk” and must act immediately as the outbreak spreads fast, worsened by delayed detection, insecurity in eastern DRC, and no approved vaccines or treatments for the Bundibugyo strain; WHO reports 10 confirmed Ebola deaths and 220 suspected deaths in DRC since mid-May, while Africa CDC warns suspected cases have surged past 900 and escalates risk for 11 countries including the Central African Republic. CAR in the Spotlight: Africa CDC now lists CAR among the high-risk countries, putting pressure on regional preparedness and travel/arrival monitoring. Security Strain: WHO points to intensified fighting and distrust of outside authorities in eastern DRC as major barriers to tracing and care. Peacekeeping Under Pressure: A SIPRI report warns global tensions and funding gaps have cut peacekeeping staff to the lowest in 25 years, with CAR among the countries hosting major missions—raising fears that insecurity could further complicate health responses.

Ebola Alarm: The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is worsening fast, with WHO raising the risk to “very high” and suspected cases now topping 900 as Uganda confirms three more cases, bringing its total to five; Africa CDC says 10 countries—including the Central African Republic—are at risk, warning that insecurity and cross-border movement are making containment harder. Security Response: In Western Equatoria, the IGP has approved recruitment of 1,200 police officers to plug staffing gaps amid persistent insecurity. Diplomacy & Africa Day: CAR’s ambassador André Nzapayeke is linked to a boycott of South Africa’s Africa Day celebrations over safety fears for foreign nationals amid xenophobia concerns. Regional Context: Peacekeeping is also under strain globally, with SIPRI warning funding shortfalls and tensions are cutting troop levels—an issue that matters for CAR’s wider stability.

Ebola Surge Hits 100+ in DR Congo: Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have now passed 100, with the outbreak active in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu and more than 900 suspected cases reported since it began May 15. Uganda Adds New Cases: Uganda confirmed three more Ebola cases, bringing its total to five, as the WHO keeps the alert at “very high.” Regional Alarm Widens: Africa CDC warns 10 countries—including the Central African Republic—are at risk, citing high mobility and insecurity, while Red Cross reports three volunteers died in the DRC. CAR in the Crosshairs: Nigeria has been flagged high-risk for Ebola importation, and CAR is listed among the countries needing stronger preparedness and early detection. Peacekeeping Under Strain: SIPRI warns peacekeeping troop numbers are at a 25-year low, with funding gaps and geopolitical tensions threatening missions where CAR is among the most affected.

Ebola Emergency Escalates: The DRC’s Ebola toll jumped to 204 deaths as Uganda confirmed three more cases, while the World Health Organization warned the risk is “very high” in the region. Regional Spread Alarm: Africa CDC says 10 countries are now “at risk,” naming Angola, Burundi, the Central African Republic, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Zambia—citing high mobility and insecurity. Frontline Losses: The Red Cross mourned three volunteers who died after suspected exposure while handling bodies in Ituri, underscoring how dangerous burials and contact with fluids remain. Security Strain on Health Response: In eastern DRC, attacks on Ebola centres and clashes over body-handling protocols are intensifying, threatening containment efforts. CAR in the Spotlight: With CAR listed among the at-risk states, health authorities across the region are being pushed to strengthen surveillance and early detection fast.

Ebola Alarm Escalates: The DRC’s Ebola death toll has jumped to 204, after the Red Cross reported three volunteer deaths and Uganda confirmed three new cases, bringing Uganda’s total to five. Regional Risk List Grows: Africa CDC says 10 countries are now “at risk,” including the Central African Republic, as it warns “high mobility and insecurity” could drive spread. Cross-Border Response Tightens: The WHO has declared the outbreak an international emergency, while Pakistan has stepped up airport screening and South Korea has widened its travel ban to three DRC provinces. CAR Politics Move Forward: In CAR, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra signed a decree forming a new government, appointing and retaining key ministers after Prime Minister Félix Moloua’s reappointment. Border Security Pressure: Separate reporting highlights kidnapping-for-ransom pressures across Chad–CAR–Cameroon borderlands, underscoring how insecurity can complicate health and protection efforts.

Ebola Alarm in the Region: Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases as the WHO declared the outbreak an international emergency, while the Africa CDC warned 10 countries—including the Central African Republic—are now at risk, citing “high mobility and insecurity” as the spread accelerates from conflict-hit eastern DR Congo. CAR Government Moves: In Yaounde, CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadéra signed a decree to form a new government, retaining key ministers and appointing new state ministers, with the stated focus on development and peace. LRA Repatriations: CAR-linked efforts continued as Uganda received two women said to be wives of LRA leader Joseph Kony and their children, after escapes from captivity earlier this year. Humanitarian Pressure: Aid groups face worsening access inside CAR due to rainy-season road breakdowns and displacement, leaving nearly 3 million people needing help. Sports Spotlight: AFCON 2027 qualifiers fixtures were confirmed, with CAR placed in Group F.

Ebola Alarm Abroad: South Korea raised Ebola risk in the DRC to “very high,” expanding its no-travel zones to Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu and issuing a top-level alert for Ituri, while also advising departure from areas near CAR and other provinces. CAR Politics: The Central African Republic signed a decree to form a new government, keeping key ministers and appointing new state posts after Prime Minister Félix Moloua’s reappointment. LRA Repatriation: CAR repatriated two women described as wives of LRA leader Joseph Kony, plus children, to Uganda, with escorts and handovers to families. Border Insecurity: A week of reporting highlights kidnapping-for-ransom networks spreading across the Chad–CAR–Cameroon borderlands, feeding regional instability. Humanitarian Pressure: More than 700 CAR refugees are awaiting relocation to Makpandu camp in Western Equatoria, with funding and services still stretched. Regional Watch: South Korea’s Ebola travel steps follow earlier advisories for Uganda as the outbreak worsens in eastern Congo.

CAR Government Update: President Faustin-Archange Touadéra signed a decree forming a new government, appointing/retaining 4 ministers of state, 26 ministers, and 2 minister delegates after Felix Moloua’s reappointment as prime minister. The reshuffle keeps key figures like Arnaud Djoubaye Abazene (justice, human rights, good governance) and Sylvie Baipo Temon (foreign affairs), while naming Arthur Bertrand Piri to equipment and public works and Evariste Ngamana as communication and media spokesperson. Ebola Watch (Region): South Korea widened its Ebola travel ban in the DRC to three provinces—Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu—while advising departure from areas within 50 km of the CAR border. Border Insecurity: A new focus on kidnapping-for-ransom highlights growing ransom economies across the Chad–CAR–Cameroon borderlands. Humanitarian Pressure: With roads often impassable in the rainy season, aid groups face major logistics hurdles as nearly 3 million people need assistance in CAR. Sports: CAF confirmed AFCON 2027 qualifiers groups, with CAR placed in Group F.

Humanitarian Integration Push: UN-Habitat is urging cities to plan for internally displaced people beyond emergency aid, stressing housing, services, jobs, and local governance—highlighting CAR as one of the places where area-based approaches are being tried. CAR Refugee Relocation: In Western Equatoria, more than 700 CAR refugees are still awaiting transfer from Source Yubu to Makpandu camp, with officials citing funding gaps that slow transport and services, including schooling. Regional Trade Boost: MSC is expanding Cameroon’s logistics by plugging the deep-water Port of Kribi into door-to-door routes linking Cameroon, Chad, and CAR—aimed at faster, more reliable access to international markets. Security & Health Pressure: Western Equatoria also says Mpox cases are rising, calling for urgent medical and financial support while stepping up screening at border points. Media & Culture: RFI Hausa marks 19 years on air, keeping Hausa-language news and debate alive across West Africa.

US-Terror/Drug Link: The US Africa Command says terrorism across West Africa and the Sahel is increasingly funded by transnational drug trafficking, pointing to a recent seizure of 35 tonnes of cocaine worth about $1bn and warning that extremist groups exploit weak governance and porous borders. CAR Humanitarian Access: In Central African Republic response logistics, rainy-season mud is making roads nearly impassable and aid delivery harder for nearly 3 million people needing help, with many communities also constantly displaced since conflict resumed in 2014. Refugee Movement in the Region: Over 700 CAR refugees are awaiting relocation from Source Yubu to Makpandu camp in Western Equatoria, with officials citing funding gaps affecting transport and services. Public Health Watch: Mpox response needs are being urgently pushed in Western Equatoria after confirmed cases rose, with screening teams deployed at key border points. Peacekeeping Debate: Morocco’s foreign minister urged UN peacekeeping mandates to match realities on the ground, warning against unrealistic promises.

EU–Cameroon Security Talk: On Europe Day in Yaoundé, the EU said it can “do better” in Cameroon’s North West and South West conflict, pointing to ECHO support for disaster risk reduction and emergency response, while stressing the need for strong, transparent institutions. Humanitarian Logistics (Women in the field): A WFP-led logistics cluster spotlighted women working in emergency supply chains, pushing back on the idea that logistics is a “male-dominated” space. CAR Refugee Relocation: In Western Equatoria, over 700 CAR refugees are awaiting transfer from Source Yubu to Makpandu camp, with officials citing funding limits and prioritizing education access after registration in December 2025. AFCON 2027 Focus: CAF confirmed the full qualifiers draw and fixtures; Central African Republic is placed in Group F, setting up another busy run of matches across 2026–2027. Regional Security Context: A Sahel security review argues the AES project has failed, underscoring how instability keeps spreading across borders.