AGP Executive Report

Border Health: The Central African Republic has tightened daily screening for travelers crossing the Oubangui River from the DRC, with handwashing, temperature checks and registration at M’Poko Bac pier. The measures come as the Ebola outbreak spreads in the region and the two countries share a long, porous border. Travel Advisories: Several governments now list the CAR among places of concern during the outbreak. St Kitts and Nevis bars non-nationals who have visited the CAR in the previous 21 days and advises its citizens to avoid non-essential trips; Israel has also advised against non-essential travel. Regional Roads: Cameroon is seeking €266 million to rebuild the Douala–Edéa road and add a second Dibamba bridge on a major route linking Douala with the CAR. Funding is not yet approved, and the project follows months of traffic disruption. Entry Options: CAR citizens are among 54 African nationalities eligible to apply online for a Bahrain eVisa.

Travel Health: As Ebola spreads from the DRC, health teams are screening travellers crossing the Oubangui River into the Central African Republic, including handwashing, temperature checks and registration at M’Poko Bac pier. Israel has also advised against non-essential travel to CAR. Entry Rules: St. Kitts and Nevis lists CAR as a high-risk country: non-nationals who visited within 21 days may be refused entry, while returning citizens face enhanced screening and self-quarantine. Road Access: Cameroon is considering a €266.2 million package to rebuild the Douala–Edéa road and add a second Dibamba bridge on a key route toward CAR. Funding still needs final approval.

Ebola Travel Measures: The Central African Republic is conducting daily health checks on travelers crossing the Oubangui River from the DRC, including handwashing, temperature screening and registration, as the outbreak spreads in the region. Israel’s Health Ministry has also advised against non-essential travel to CAR, while St. Kitts and Nevis lists it as high-risk and restricts entry for some recent visitors. Road Access: A proposed €266 million package would rebuild Cameroon’s Douala–Edéa road and add a second Dibamba bridge on a major route linking Douala with CAR, but financing still awaits approval. River Adventure: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes completed an 800-kilometre Sangha River paddle from Nola, CAR, to the Republic of Congo, drawing attention to the region’s adventure-travel potential. Visa Access: CAR citizens are among 54 African nationalities eligible to apply online for Bahrain’s eVisa.

Ebola Border Checks: The Central African Republic is screening travellers crossing the Oubangui from the DRC, with handwashing, temperature checks and registration at Bangui’s M’Poko Bac pier. The measures come as the DRC outbreak exceeds 10,000 cases; the two countries share a long, porous frontier. Regional Road Link: Cameroon has proposed €266.2 million to rebuild the Douala–Edéa road and add a second Dibamba River bridge on a key route toward the CAR. Funding still needs approval, with reviews expected in December and February. Congo Basin Adventure: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes completed an 800-kilometre Sangha River paddle from Nola, in the CAR, to Mossaka in the Republic of the Congo, putting the country’s river routes in the spotlight. Travel Access: Bahrain’s new eVisa eligibility list includes CAR citizens, who can apply online.

Border Health: CAR is conducting daily health checks on travelers crossing the Oubangui River from the DRC, including handwashing, temperature checks and registration at M’Poko Bac pier. The measures come as the DRC’s Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases; no cases in CAR are reported. Adventure Travel: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes completed an 800-kilometre, 18-day paddle from Nola along the Sangha River to the Republic of the Congo, bringing attention to the region’s remote river routes. Travel Access: Central African Republic citizens are among those eligible to apply for Bahrain’s eVisa online.

Border Health: The Central African Republic is checking travellers crossing the Oubangui River from the Democratic Republic of Congo as Ebola cases rise. At the M’Poko Bac crossing near Bangui, screenings include handwashing, temperature checks and registration—an important consideration for anyone travelling near the frontier. Travel Access: CAR citizens are among nationals of 54 African countries eligible to apply online for a Bahrain eVisa, avoiding an embassy visit. Adventure Travel: A Welsh explorer completed an 800-kilometre Sangha River paddle from Nola in CAR to Mossaka in the Republic of Congo, highlighting the region’s potential for river expeditions.

Border Health Checks: The Central African Republic is screening travellers crossing the Oubangui River from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a deadly Ebola outbreak is spreading. Checks include handwashing, temperature screening and registration; the border is porous, and trade and local travel continue. Travel Advisory: St. Kitts and Nevis has listed the CAR among eight Ebola high-risk countries. Non-nationals who visited or transited through the listed countries within 21 days may be refused entry, while returning citizens face enhanced screening and quarantine. Entry Options: Bahrain’s eVisa programme includes citizens of the Central African Republic among 54 African nationalities eligible to apply online.

Travel Advisory: St. Kitts and Nevis has listed the Central African Republic as an Ebola high-risk country, barring non-nationals who visited within the previous 21 days. Its citizens are advised to avoid non-essential trips to affected countries. Border Health Checks: CAR has stepped up daily screening at river crossings from the Democratic Republic of Congo, including handwashing, temperature checks and traveler registration, as Ebola cases surge across the border. Expect additional checks when crossing the Oubangui. Regional Travel: Bahrain’s eVisa eligibility list includes CAR among 54 African countries whose citizens can apply online. Adventure Travel: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes completed an 800-kilometre Sangha River paddle from Nola, CAR, to Mossaka in the Republic of Congo, highlighting the region’s potential for expedition travel.

Border Health: The Central African Republic has tightened checks on travellers crossing from the Democratic Republic of the Congo as Ebola cases there top 10,000. At Bangui’s M’Poko Bac pier, arrivals undergo handwashing, health briefings, temperature checks and registration; officials say cross-border movement continues along the porous river frontier. Travel Advisory: St. Kitts and Nevis now lists the CAR among eight Ebola high-risk countries. Non-nationals who visited or transited through the CAR within 21 days will be barred from entry, while its citizens are urged to avoid non-essential travel there. Visa Access: CAR citizens are among 54 African nationalities eligible to apply online for a Bahrain eVisa. Congo Basin Journey: Adventurer Ash Dykes completed an 800-kilometre Sangha River paddle, starting in Nola, CAR, and finishing in the Republic of the Congo after 18 days.

Travel Advisory: St. Kitts and Nevis now lists the Central African Republic among eight high-risk countries for Ebola. Non-nationals who visited CAR within 21 days, including those who only transited there, may be denied entry; citizens are urged to avoid non-essential trips. Border Health Checks: CAR is screening travellers crossing from the Democratic Republic of the Congo at Bangui’s M’Poko Bac pier, with handwashing, temperature checks and registration as Ebola cases surge across the border. The reported measures focus on river crossings; no CAR cases are reported here. Visa Access: CAR passport holders are among citizens of 54 African countries eligible to apply online for a Bahrain eVisa. Adventure Travel: A recent Congo Basin expedition began in Nola, CAR, and paddled the Sangha River to the Republic of the Congo—an 18-day route that put the region’s wilderness travel potential in the spotlight.

Border Health: The DRC’s Ebola outbreak has topped 10,000 cases and nearly 5,000 deaths. The Central African Republic has tightened checks at crossings along the Oubangui River, including handwashing, temperature screening and traveller registration. Travel Access: Bahrain’s new online eVisa eligibility list includes Central African Republic citizens, who can apply without visiting an embassy. Congo Basin Tourism: Adventurer Ash Dykes completed an 18-day, 800-kilometre paddle from Nola in the Central African Republic to Mossaka in the Republic of the Congo, drawing regional tourism attention.

Regional Travel: The Central African Republic has tightened health checks for travelers crossing the Oubangui River from the Democratic Republic of Congo as Ebola cases there top 10,000. At Bangui-area entry points, arrivals are directed to wash their hands, have their temperature checked and register. Tourism Investment: A regional analysis identifies unreliable electricity as a barrier to tourism growth, including at the Sangha Trinational Landscape, which spans CAR, Cameroon and the Republic of the Congo. Adventure Travel: Explorer Ash Dykes completed an 800-kilometre Sangha River paddle from Nola, CAR, to Mossaka in the Republic of the Congo, highlighting the region’s potential for expedition tourism. International Travel: CAR citizens are among those eligible to apply online for a Bahrain eVisa, avoiding an embassy visit.

Border Health: CAR is screening travelers arriving from the DRC at M’Poko Bac pier near Bangui, with handwashing, temperature checks and registration as Ebola cases rise across the border. Movement along the porous Oubangui frontier continues, making the checks important for river travelers. Congo Basin Expedition: Adventurer Ash Dykes completed an 800-kilometre, 18-day paddle from Nola in the CAR to Mossaka in the Republic of the Congo, drawing attention to the region’s remote river routes. Deportation Case: A U.S. judge has ordered the government to return Kenis Lopez Gonzalez from the CAR to Minnesota, where he had been detained since his deportation in August.

Border Health: The Central African Republic has intensified daily Ebola screening for travellers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo. At M’Poko Bac pier near Bangui, arrivals wash their hands, receive information, have their temperature checked and are registered. Cross-border movement and trade continue along the Oubangui River, despite the outbreak and a long, porous frontier. Adventure Travel: Explorer Ash Dykes completed an 18-day, 800-kilometre Sangha River paddle from Nola in the CAR to Mossaka in the Republic of Congo, bringing attention to the region’s remote travel routes. Tourism Investment: A new regional analysis argues that reliable energy could help unlock tourism growth and jobs, especially around destinations such as the Sangha Trinational Landscape.

Ebola & Border Health: The CAR has tightened checks as Ebola spreads in the DRC, with daily screening for travelers crossing the Oubangui River. At M’Poko Bac pier near Bangui, arrivals wash their hands, have their temperature taken and are registered. The two countries share a long, porous border, so travelers should expect health checks. Adventure Travel: Explorer Ash Dykes completed an 800-kilometre paddle from Nola in the CAR to Mossaka in the Republic of the Congo, taking 18 days with a local guide. The journey highlights the region’s potential for guided river expeditions, as well as the need for careful planning in remote areas.

Bangui Travel: Newly deported migrants in Bangui allege they were misled about their destination and arrived without documents or reliable support. The reports raise concerns about their welfare and the strain on local assistance. Congo Basin Routes: Welsh adventurer Ash Dykes completed an 800-kilometre Sangha River paddle from Nola to the Republic of the Congo, highlighting the region’s wilderness appeal—and the communications challenges of remote travel. Tourism Investment: A regional analysis says unreliable electricity remains a barrier to tourism, despite attractions such as the Sangha Trinational Landscape shared by the Central African Republic, Cameroon and Congo. Health Watch: Ebola has spread to Nord Ubangi in the DRC, which borders the Central African Republic. The outbreak has prompted heightened regional surveillance; no CAR cases are reported in the coverage.