AGP Executive Report

Ebola Emergency in DR Congo: WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus called for an “immediate ceasefire” as suspected Ebola cases in eastern DR Congo near 1,000, with violence and displacement blocking response efforts. Regional Health Pressure: Switzerland pledged $3.8M to support emergency Ebola containment in DR Congo, while Africa CDC warned multiple countries—including Central African Republic—face heightened risk of importation. Attacks on Care: Reports from Ituri say Ebola treatment centers were targeted, with patients fleeing amid unrest, underlining how conflict can turn public health into a security crisis. CAR in the Spotlight: CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadéra joined AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, where leaders pushed for more investment in energy, infrastructure, industrialisation and climate finance. Culture & Sports Note: A profile highlights Nathalie Tauziat—born in Bangui, CAR—linking local heritage to international tennis history. Wild Meat Debate: A study revisits Central Africa’s wild meat dilemma, warning that outright bans could threaten food security for millions. Peacekeeping Remembrance: UN Peacekeepers Day coverage notes posthumous honours for peacekeepers, with CAR listed among countries where UN personnel serve.

Ebola Watch (DR Congo): WHO warns the Bundibugyo-strain outbreak in eastern DR Congo is “outpacing the response,” with violence and displacement blocking care and contact tracing; health officials say the risk inside the country has jumped to “very high.” Public Health Response (CAR-linked region): Switzerland announced emergency funding to support Ebola containment in DR Congo, while Ethiopia and other neighbors stepped up screening and lab readiness after the crisis spread. Ebola on the Ground (Ituri): Reports from Bunia describe attacks on Ebola treatment centers and patients fleeing during unrest, underlining how fear and insecurity can derail care. Culture & Community (CAR): A spotlight on Nathalie Tauziat—born in Bangui—celebrates her legacy as a French tennis star and coach, connecting Central African roots to global sport. CAR in the spotlight (investment): Prateek Suri’s MDR Investments met CAR President Touadéra after securing gold mining interests, signaling expansion into mining, healthcare, infrastructure, and renewable energy. Diplomacy & Identity (Africa Day): Coverage around Africa Day tensions highlights CAR’s diplomatic role amid wider debates on xenophobia and migrant safety across the region.

Ebola & Public Health: WHO chief Tedros warns eastern DRC’s Ebola outbreak is worsening as violence blocks care, with attacks on health facilities making tracking “nearly impossible,” while Switzerland announces $3.8M emergency funding and Ethiopia steps up entry screening and lab readiness. Food & Wildlife Culture: A new look at Central Africa’s “wild meat dilemma” argues outright bans could backfire on rural nutrition and protein needs as urban demand boosts hunter incomes. CAR in the Spotlight: CAR’s President Touadéra meets investor Prateek Suri (MDR Investments) after gold mining moves in CAR and Ghana, signaling expansion into healthcare, infrastructure and renewable energy. Diplomacy & Identity: CAR helps lead a UN Human Rights Council statement backing Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty, as Africa Day diplomacy also sparks controversy. Security & Influence: A report claims Wagner-linked propaganda targeted a Belgian-Portuguese aid worker in CAR, raising concerns about foreign interference. Regional Tensions: South Africa marks Africa Day amid renewed xenophobia fears, with African diplomats boycotting celebrations over migrant safety concerns.

Ebola emergency in the region: Switzerland has pledged $3.8M to help contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, where authorities report 900+ suspected cases and 100+ confirmed infections, while attacks on treatment sites and patients fleeing are worsening the crisis. Xenophobia and Africa Day fallout: In South Africa, renewed anti-migrant anger has sparked protests and a diplomatic boycott—African ambassadors, led by CAR’s André Nzapayeke, say they can’t guarantee safety for foreign nationals at Africa Day celebrations. CAR’s diplomatic and economic push: Amid the noise, CAR’s role also shows up at the UN, where it backed Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty, and in business news: billionaire investor Prateek Suri met CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadéra to accelerate mining-linked expansion across Africa. Mali’s costly security gamble: Reports say Mali has paid nearly $1B to Russian mercenaries since 2021, with analysts warning results remain unclear as rebel pressure grows.

Ebola Emergency in Congo: In eastern DR Congo, Ebola response teams are facing attacks and chaos as crowds try to reclaim bodies and patients flee treatment sites; police fired warning shots in Mongwalu after a center was hit again, with the WHO warning the outbreak is spreading faster than efforts can keep up. Regional Health Pressure: Africa CDC says 10 countries are at risk of Ebola importation, while Nigeria has been flagged high risk and Red Cross volunteers have died in the DRC. CAR in the Spotlight Abroad: In South Africa, African diplomats—including CAR’s André Nzapayeke—plan to boycott Africa Day in North West, citing safety fears amid xenophobia-linked protests and document checks. South-South Partnerships: Separately, Azerbaijan is promoting a “digital government” model for Africa Day cooperation, framing it as capacity-building rather than extraction. CAR-linked Business Move: Indian investor Prateek Suri met CAR President Touadéra to discuss mining expansion plus healthcare, infrastructure, and renewable energy plans.

Africa Day Diplomacy Clash: African ambassadors have announced a boycott of South Africa’s Africa Day event in Moruleng, citing fears for the safety of foreign nationals amid rising anti-immigrant protests; the move is led by CAR ambassador André Nzapayeke, who says organizers can’t guarantee security for “thousands” of attendees. CAR Governance Update: In Yaoundé, CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadéra signed a decree forming a new government, appointing/retaining dozens of ministers and tasking the team with boosting development and reinforcing peace. Ebola Alarm Across Borders: The DRC’s Ebola situation is worsening, with attacks on treatment sites reported in eastern provinces and Africa CDC warning that 10 countries face exposure risk beyond DRC and Uganda. CAR-Linked Business Spotlight: Indian investor Prateek Suri met CAR’s president after MDR Investments’ mining expansion tied to gold interests in CAR and Ghana, with talks also covering healthcare, infrastructure, and renewable energy.

Mining & Partnerships: Tech billionaire Prateek Suri met CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadéra after MDR Investments secured gold mining interests in the Central African Republic and Ghana, with talks also covering healthcare, infrastructure, and renewable energy. Africa Day Diplomacy: South Africa’s Africa Day celebrations in Moruleng were hit by a diplomatic boycott led by CAR ambassador André Nzapayeke, amid fears for foreign nationals as anti-immigrant protests and xenophobia concerns grow. Ebola Alarm Across Borders: The DRC–Uganda Ebola crisis is worsening, with WHO upgrading risk and India issuing travel advisories; Africa CDC warns 10 countries are at risk, while Nigeria raises its preparedness level after deaths of Red Cross volunteers in the DRC. Culture & Spotlight: Cannes wrapped with Un Certain Regard wins, while CAR’s wider region continues to spotlight film, identity, and public life through major festivals and international attention.

Ebola alarm spreads across the region: Nigeria has been placed on high risk for Ebola importation as the DRC and Uganda face a worsening outbreak, with the Africa CDC warning that 10 additional countries could be exposed and WHO upgrading the situation to “very high” risk in the DRC. Community backlash hits care sites: In eastern DRC, attacks on Ebola facilities are intensifying amid mistrust over burial practices and shortages, including a storming of a health centre and the burning of tents at a hospital. Africa Day tensions spill into diplomacy: African diplomats in South Africa plan to boycott Africa Day celebrations in Moruleng, citing fears for the safety of foreign nationals amid xenophobic marches and document-check harassment. CAR governance update: The Central African Republic has formed a new government, with key ministers retained and new appointments made. Culture & solidarity: Africa Day messages also echoed anti–neo-colonialism themes, while South Korea used the occasion to stress Africa’s growing strategic role in global supply chains.

Ebola Alarm Escalates: Africa CDC says 10 countries are now at risk as the DRC’s Ebola situation worsens, with WHO upgrading the outbreak to “very high” and declaring it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern; Uganda reports three more cases, while attacks on Ebola centres in eastern DRC—including burning tents and clashes over burials—are intensifying fears and disrupting response. Diplomatic Fallout in South Africa: African envoys, led by CAR ambassador André Nzapayeke, are boycotting South Africa’s Africa Day celebrations in Moruleng, citing inability to guarantee safety amid xenophobic marches and reports of migrants being forced to show residency documents. CAR Governance Move: CAR has formed a new government decree, retaining key ministers and appointing new portfolios as peace and development remain the stated priorities. Culture & Recognition: India’s Major Abhilasha Barak, serving with UNIFIL in Lebanon, wins a UN military gender advocate award for work with women and girls.

Ebola Alert Escalates Across the Region: The Red Cross says three volunteers have died in the DRC as Pakistan tightens airport screening and health authorities keep provinces and border services on alert, while Africa CDC warns that 10 countries are at risk beyond the DRC and Uganda. CAR Government Moves Forward: In a separate political step, the Central African Republic signed a decree forming a new government, retaining key ministers and appointing new state posts after the prime minister’s reappointment. Repatriations Continue: CAR also saw the repatriation of Kony’s wives and children, with some handed to families in Uganda and others returned to their home countries. Humanitarian Pressure in CAR: Aid groups continue to struggle with access during the rainy season, as nearly 3 million people need help and displacement keeps communities hard to reach. Culture & Community: Beyond politics and health, CAR’s wider cultural ecosystem remains active—from film and language initiatives across Africa to ongoing support for community learning and outreach.

CAR Governance & Peace: CAR’s government reshuffle is underway after President Faustin-Archange Touadéra signed a decree creating a new cabinet, keeping key figures like Justice minister Arnaud Djoubaye Abazene and Education minister Aurelien Simplice Zingas, with new appointments aimed at development and reinforcing peace. LRA Repatriation: Uganda says it has received two women described as wives of LRA leader Joseph Kony—Ikol Grace and Aniyessi Teregina—along with children, after they were flown in from Bangui, with other women handed to families across borders. Humanitarian Access: Aid groups in CAR are still fighting the rainy-season reality: muddy roads, remote displacement, and logistics bottlenecks leave nearly 3 million people needing help. Culture & Media: Cannes wrapped with Un Certain Regard wins for “Everytime” and “Elephants in the Fog,” while CAR’s own media story continues through language and faith outreach efforts highlighted in the week’s coverage. Regional Security: Kidnapping-for-ransom remains a growing cross-border threat in the Chad–CAR–Cameroon borderlands.

Cannes Spotlight: Sandra Wollner’s grief drama Everytime won top honors in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, while Nepal’s Elephants in the Fog took the Jury Prize—another reminder that African audiences are hungry for bold, human stories. CAR Governance: The Central African Republic has formed a new government, with President Faustin-Archange Touadéra signing a decree appointing/retaining dozens of ministers after the reappointment of Prime Minister Félix Moloua. LRA Repatriations: CAR also saw the repatriation of two women said to be wives of LRA leader Joseph Kony, plus children, received in Uganda after escape from captivity. Humanitarian Pressure: In neighboring South Sudan, 700+ CAR refugees are still awaiting relocation to Makpandu camp, with funding gaps slowing transport and services. Culture & Community: A week of coverage also highlighted regional media and language work (like RFI Hausa’s anniversary) and the growing role of storytelling—from war displacement to faith and survival—across Central Africa.

CAR Government Reset: President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has signed a decree forming a new government, appointing/retaining four ministers of state, 26 ministers, and two minister delegates—keeping key figures like Sylvie Baipo Temon (Foreign Affairs) and Herve Ndoba (Finance), while naming Arthur Bertrand Piri as minister of state for equipment and public works and Evariste Ngamana as communication/media spokesperson. The decree follows the reappointment of Felix Moloua as prime minister six days earlier, with the new team tasked with boosting development and reinforcing peace. Culture & Language: In a wider regional spotlight, RFI Hausa marks 19 years on the air, underscoring how African languages keep expanding in international media. Humanitarian Pressure: Aid access remains a struggle in CAR’s rainy season, with muddy roads and displacement pushing logistics and services to the edge. Security & Borders: A separate report flags kidnapping-for-ransom as an escalating transnational threat across the Chad–CAR–Cameroon borderlands.

Language & Media Milestone: RFI Hausa marks 19 years since launching full Hausa programming on May 21, 2007—still broadcasting in a language spoken across West and Central Africa, including the Central African Republic. Humanitarian Access in CAR: With roads turning to mud in the rainy season and many communities constantly displaced, aid groups are leaning on airlifts and logistics coordination to reach nearly 3 million people needing help. CAR Refugee Movement: Over 700 CAR refugees in Western Equatoria State are awaiting relocation from Source Yubu to Makpandu camp, with funding gaps slowing transport and services, especially education. Security & Regional Pressure: US AFRICOM links rising terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel to expanding drug trafficking networks, citing a major cocaine seizure and a meth crackdown. Health Watch: A new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is escalating, with WHO treating it as an international emergency—raising spillover fears for the region.

Humanitarian Access in CAR: Heavy rains are making roads nearly impassable, leaving almost 3 million people needing help and pushing aid groups to rely on riskier, harder-to-run transport plans as conflict keeps one in four people displaced. Community Hope via Radio: In the CAR rainforest, solar-powered radios carried messages in local languages—sparking questions, then faith—after TWR distributed sets across remote areas in late May 2025. Refugee Relocation Pressure: Over 700 CAR refugees in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria are awaiting transfer from Source Yubu to Makpandu camp, with funding limits slowing transport and services, especially schooling. Regional Security & Drugs: The US AFRICOM links rising terrorism across West Africa and the Sahel to transnational drug trafficking, citing a major cocaine seizure and a dismantled meth network. Culture Spotlight: At Cannes, the CAR war-refugee story “Congo Boy” is drawing attention for turning Bangui’s lived reality into film.

Humanitarian Airlifts in CAR: With roads turning to mud in the rainy season and conflict keeping people on the move, aid groups say almost 3 million people need help—and one in four in the Central African Republic is displaced. Emergency Logistics, Women in the Lead: WFP’s Logistics Cluster highlights how airlifts and coordinated transport are keeping supplies moving, spotlighting women logisticians who are breaking into a male-dominated field. EU Signals Support for Cameroon’s Crisis, Links to Regional Stability: On Europe Day, the EU said it can “do better” in Cameroon’s North West and South West, backing disaster risk reduction and emergency response while stressing transparent institutions. Refugee Pressure in the Region: More than 700 CAR refugees are awaiting relocation to Makpandu camp in Western Equatoria, as funding limits transport and services. Culture Under Fire at Cannes: The CAR-set refugee story “Congo Boy” drew cheers at Cannes, turning Bangui’s war reality into music and film.