AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoConservation Tech: A Concordia University study in Cameroon’s Campo Ma’an National Park finds that long, careful habituation can shift wild western lowland gorillas from fear and aggression toward curiosity and calm—even after years of poaching pressure, with results published in the African Journal of Ecology. Public Health: A cholera outbreak in the Central African Republic is still spreading, with 435 suspected cases and 36 deaths reported as of July 6, linked to Ubangi River water use; hygiene and water-point repairs are the focus. Digital Payments: BEAC has joined PAPSS, bringing instant cross-border payments to CEMAC countries (including CAR) using local currencies, aiming for faster and cheaper transfers across Africa. Health Security: A new study on urinary tract infections across Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Madagascar, Morocco and Senegal reports high and rising antimicrobial resistance, warning that monitoring is still fragmented and policy needs stronger action. Regional Stability & Tech Risks: Reporting on Wagner-linked networks in CAR describes tramadol trafficking funding armed operations, raising concerns about how conflict-linked criminal tech networks spread across borders. Travel Advisory Shock: The U.S. updated its “Do Not Travel” list to include CAR under Level 4, citing extreme security risks and limited consular support.
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