AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Update: DR Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases have climbed to 2,423, with 967 deaths, as 734 patients remain in quarantine or treatment and 469 have recovered; the outbreak has now reached the Adja health zone in Ituri, with 46 of 47 affected zones still under active transmission, while DRC and Uganda also assessed a mobile lab near the border to boost cross-border surveillance. Youth & Media: South Sudan’s Youth and Sports minister Atong Kuol Manyang urged young people in Juba to use social media responsibly to promote unity and a positive national image, warning against divisive content. Abyei & Elections: Tensions rise as South Sudan defends including Abyei residents in the December 22 polls despite Sudan’s objections, with both sides trading public statements over the 2005 Abyei Protocol. Visa Rumours: The Ministry of Interior denied claims of a new visa-free policy for Egypt and Tanzania, calling the reports false and urging people to rely on official channels. Cyber Rights: Civil society warned that South Sudan’s Cybercrime and Computer Misuse Act enforcement could be used to curb freedom of expression ahead of elections. Sports Spotlight: Czechia returns to the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup stage, with a notable past run that included a silver-medal finish in 2010.
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