AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Update (DRC–CAR border): The Democratic Republic of Congo says its worst-ever Ebola outbreak has reached 7,022 confirmed cases and 3,398 deaths, with 1,671 recoveries, and officials warn it’s still too early to declare the peak fully over. The virus has now been detected in a seventh province, South Ubangi, which borders the Central African Republic—raising concern for cross-border travel and contact tracing. Connectivity (Travel tech): Starlink is moving into mobile service across Africa: Airtel Africa launched Starlink Mobile in the DRC so compatible phones can use SMS and light data without buying a satellite dish kit. Visa Rules (Europe travel): The EU published a Schengen list covering 51 African countries, including the Central African Republic, requiring a visa in advance for travel to any of the 29 Schengen states. Visa Rules (Asia travel): Malaysia also expanded its eVisa requirements for social travel, naming the Central African Republic among African countries needing a Single Entry eVisa before visiting. Culture (CAR diaspora spotlight): Lydie Pace, a soprano of Central African origin, is highlighted for her rise to major international opera stages, including a Carnegie Hall performance.
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