AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Health Shock: The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, citing more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths, with the rare Bundibugyo strain confirmed and border closures discouraged. Congo-Uganda Response: Congo’s Ituri province remains the epicentre, while Uganda reports imported cases among travellers—raising fears of cross-border spread as screening and contact tracing ramp up. Eurovision Fallout: Bulgaria’s Dara won Eurovision in Vienna, but the night was overshadowed by protests and boycotts over Israel’s participation, with thousands gathering in the Austrian capital and multiple countries withdrawing. Politics Abroad: In the UK, Health Minister Wes Streeting resigned, signaling fresh strain inside Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership. Culture Watch: South African filmmakers are drawing more attention at Cannes as African storytelling takes a more central role on the global stage.
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