AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism & Aviation: President Museveni has launched construction works for Kidepo International Airport in Karenga, a USD 72m project backed by the UAE, aimed at boosting tourism, trade and investment in Karamoja and opening up Kidepo Valley National Game Park. Regional Tourism Push: East African Community officials say Afcon 2027 should be treated as a tourism engine, urging cross-border tour packages so visitors leave as “ambassadors” of East Africa. Ebola & Travel Disruptions: Uganda reported 3 new Ebola cases (total 19), while the UAE announced visa suspensions and entry restrictions for arrivals from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan. Border Strain: Over 200 Congolese were stranded at the Mpondwe border after Uganda closed the post due to Ebola fears. Global Travel Caution: Kenya screened 80,000+ travellers for Ebola with 56 suspected samples testing negative; in India, a Ugandan tourist in Jaipur was isolated with Ebola-like symptoms but tests were pending. Health Outlook: CDC modelling warns the Central Africa outbreak could reach 20,000 cases without strong isolation and public health measures.
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