AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Response at the Border: Canada tightens Ebola controls, ordering 21-day self-isolation for travelers from affected regions and pausing immigration application decisions for people from Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda until Aug. 29, as WHO warns the outbreak is spreading fast. Regional Mobility Push: The Republic of Congo announces visa-free entry for all Africans starting Jan. 1, 2027, joining a growing wave of open-border policies aimed at boosting trade and integration. Local Human Stories: In Durban, hundreds of migrants remain camped outside the refugee reception office ahead of a June 30 deadline, citing fear, poor access to food and shelter, and unclear legal status. Culture & Learning: The LEGO Foundation pledges $97m to expand play-based education for 5 million children across East Africa and the Middle East through the International Rescue Committee. Development in Brazzaville: At the AfDB annual meetings in Brazzaville, leaders stress financing Africa’s future, while the 2026 African Economic Outlook projects growth of 4.2% for the continent.
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