AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Alarm: WHO says the DRC–Uganda Ebola outbreak is worsening, with the Bundibugyo strain raising fears because there are no approved vaccines or medicines, and experts warn official figures may be undercounted. Regional Food Security: Zimbabwe hosted SADC agriculture ministers in Victoria Falls, with ministers stressing food security, fisheries and rural livelihoods as regional cooperation priorities. South Africa Crime Probe: SAPS welcomed the arrest of two Mpumalanga officials linked to the 2023 murder of a forensic investigator, after a probe into alleged fraudulent appointments. Diplomacy & Investment: Ghana’s President Mahama confirmed he will attend the October Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, with Accra pitching deals in agribusiness, energy and digital tech. Xenophobia Backlash: South Africa’s xenophobia debate continues as Nigeria’s community in South Africa alleges at least 105 Nigerians killed over seven years, while Cambodia and Ghana dismiss a viral deportation notice as fake. Tourism Push: South Africa targets 15 million international arrivals by 2030, citing tourism’s jobs and GDP impact and budget allocations for marketing and access reforms. Sports—Women’s Cricket: Zimbabwe will host South Africa Women for a historic five-match T20I series in September.
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