AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Response: East African Community health ministers agreed on urgent regional steps to stop Ebola spreading from eastern DR Congo into Uganda, including harmonised surveillance and protection at airports, ports and land borders. Public Health Preparedness: The UK’s NHS was told to prepare for possible imported Ebola cases, with staff urged to screen recent travellers from DR Congo or Uganda and isolate suspected patients. Rights and Culture Clash: Ghana hosted talks advancing a controversial African charter on family, sovereignty and values that rights groups say undermines gender equality and rejects sex education. Security Focus: Nigeria’s federal government urged citizens to unite against terror, warning insurgents aim to weaken national unity and institutions. Digital Payments: Flutterwave partnered with Tempo to enable stablecoin settlements across Africa, targeting faster, cheaper cross-border transfers. Youth and SRHR: A youth sexual and reproductive health conference in Mombasa warned Africa’s adolescents are being failed by institutions and called for stronger financing and delivery. Food & Tradition: Stories highlighted African culinary staples and crafts, from poppy seeds and paprika use to the revival of djembe drums in modern art.
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