AGP Executive Report

Ebola and Border Checks: The outbreak in DR Congo has reached Nord Ubangi, which borders the Central African Republic. Kenya is screening arrivals from CAR and other countries; no Ebola cases in CAR are reported in the coverage. Congo Basin Expedition: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes and his team are safe after losing contact for 16 hours during their kayak journey from Nola to the Republic of the Congo. A failed satellite connection and dead power bank caused the silence.

Congo Basin Expedition: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes and his crew were confirmed safe after 16 hours without contact during their 700-kilometre Sangha River journey from Nola, in the Central African Republic, to the Republic of Congo. A failed satellite link and dead power bank left them relying on brief Garmin messages. Regional Health Alerts: Ebola has reached Nord Ubangi in the DRC, which borders the CAR. Kenya lists the CAR among countries whose arrivals face enhanced screening. No Ebola cases in the CAR are reported here. Bangui Safety: Cuban deportees in Bangui told media they feared for their safety after seeing armed people; their accounts describe their own situation, not a general travel advisory.

Regional Health: Ebola has spread to Nord Ubangi, which borders the Central African Republic, while Kenya is screening arrivals from CAR and other countries. Uganda has also ordered mandatory checks for all incoming travellers. No Ebola cases in CAR are reported here, but regional travel health measures are tightening. Congo Basin Expedition: Explorer Ash Dykes and his team are safe after losing contact for 16 hours during their kayak journey from Nola, CAR, to the Republic of the Congo; a failed satellite connection and dead power bank caused the silence. Bangui Safety: Recently deported Cubans in Bangui say they fear for their safety after seeing armed people, raising fresh concerns about conditions facing people arriving in the capital.

Ebola & Travel: Kenya has reported a second Ebola death, with seven patients still being treated and cases linked to one cluster. Kenya is screening travellers arriving from the Central African Republic and nine other countries, and requires health declaration forms; officials report no wider community transmission. Congo Basin Expedition: Explorer Ash Dykes and his team are safe after more than 16 hours without contact during their kayak journey from Nola in the Central African Republic toward the Republic of the Congo. A failed satellite connection and dead power bank disrupted updates. Bangui Safety: Cuban deportees in Bangui said they feared for their lives after seeing armed people. Their account highlights the difficult conditions they describe, but does not provide a broader assessment of visitor safety.

Bangui Safety: Cuban deportees in Bangui say they fear for their lives after seeing armed people nearby; 69 Cubans were sent to the Central African Republic this week. Health Watch: Ebola has spread to Nord Ubangi in the DRC, which borders the Central African Republic. Kenya has added CAR arrivals to enhanced health screening, though officials report no wider community transmission there. Congo Basin Expedition: Explorer Ash Dykes and his team are safe after losing contact for 16 hours on their kayak journey from Nola, CAR, to the Republic of the Congo. A failed satellite connection and dead power bank disrupted their updates.

Ebola Watch: Kenya has recorded its second Ebola death and nine cases, all linked to one cluster. Kenyan authorities are screening arrivals from the Central African Republic and neighboring countries. The outbreak has reached Nord Ubangi in the DRC, which borders CAR; the report does not identify cases in CAR. WHO advises against travel or trade restrictions on affected countries. Congo Basin Expedition: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes and his team are safe after more than 16 hours without contact while kayaking the Sangha River from Nola to the Republic of the Congo. A failed satellite connection and dead power bank disrupted updates, underscoring the need for reliable communications on remote trips. Bangui Security: A report describes the Ledger Plaza hotel as Wagner’s local headquarters, with armed guards and strict security checks around Pavel Prigozhin—a reason for visitors to check current local conditions.

Congo Basin Adventure: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes and his team are safe after losing contact during their 700-kilometre Sangha River kayak trip from Nola, in the Central African Republic, to the Republic of the Congo. A failed satellite connection and dead power bank disrupted updates, underscoring the need for reliable backup communications on remote routes. Health Watch: Ebola has reached Nord Ubangi in the DRC, which borders the Central African Republic. Nigeria has also confirmed an imported case; WHO advises against blanket travel restrictions, while urging continued surveillance. Bangui Security: A report says Wagner-linked Pavel Prigozhin stays at the Ledger Plaza, where armed guards screen visitors — a reminder for travelers to check local security conditions and accommodation arrangements.

Congo Basin Expedition: Welsh adventurer Ash Dykes and his team are safe after losing contact during their Sangha River kayak journey from Nola, CAR, to the Republic of the Congo. A failed satellite connection and dead power bank left them sending only brief messages when they had a signal. Ebola Watch: The outbreak has reached Nord Ubangi, the DRC province bordering CAR, while Nigeria investigates an imported case. WHO advises against blanket travel restrictions; Kenya has added CAR to the countries whose arriving travellers face enhanced screening. Travel Advisory: The United States lists CAR at Level 4, “Do Not Travel,” citing crime, civil unrest and health risks, and warns that help for US citizens in an emergency may be limited. Bangui Security: A report says Pavel Prigozhin, who oversees part of Wagner’s local operation, stays at the Ledger Plaza hotel, where armed guards and strict security checks are in place.

Congo Basin Expedition: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes and his team are safe after more than 16 hours without contact on their Sangha River kayak journey from Nola, in the Central African Republic, to Congo. A failed satellite connection and dead power bank disrupted updates. Health Watch: Ebola cases have spread across several countries, and infections reached Nord Ubangi, which borders the CAR. The country is listed as at risk, but the reports do not identify any cases there. WHO advises against travel or trade restrictions on affected countries. Travel Advisory: The US State Department lists the CAR at Level 4, “Do Not Travel,” citing security risks.

Congo Basin Expedition: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes and his team are safe after more than 16 hours without contact while kayaking the Sangha River from Nola, Central African Republic, toward the Republic of the Congo. A failed Starlink connection and dead power bank disrupted updates; the team can now send brief messages by satellite device. Travel Advisory: The United States continues to classify the Central African Republic as Level 4, “Do Not Travel,” citing security and health risks, including crime, kidnapping and limited medical care. Health Precautions: CAR is among countries identified as at risk from the regional Ebola outbreak, but no cases in CAR are reported here. WHO advises against blanket travel or trade restrictions on affected countries.

Congo Basin Expedition: Adventurer Ash Dykes and his team are safe after more than 16 hours out of contact while kayaking the Sangha River from Nola, Central African Republic, toward the Republic of the Congo. Their Starlink connection failed and a power bank died, leaving Garmin messages as their only link. Health Watch: Ebola has spread to Nord-Ubangi in the DRC, near the CAR border, but no cases have been confirmed in CAR. WHO advises against travel or trade restrictions on affected countries. Travel Advisory: The US lists the Central African Republic at Level 4, “Do Not Travel,” citing security and health risks and limited emergency assistance.

Entry Rules: Malaysia lists Central African Republic citizens among visa-required nationalities and limits marked African travellers to air entry; CAR citizens can also apply for Malaysia’s eVisa Social Visit for tourism or short stays. Ebola Precautions: Kenya has added CAR to its high-risk screening list. El Salvador has barred travellers from or transiting through CAR and seven other African countries over Ebola concerns, although no CAR cases are reported. Travel Advisory: The US continues to place CAR at Level 4, “Do Not Travel,” citing security and health risks and limited emergency assistance. Adventure Travel: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes plans a roughly 700-kilometre kayak journey from Nola down the Sangha River into the Republic of Congo, with wildlife, disease and difficult terrain among the hazards.

Travel Advisory: The U.S. continues to list the Central African Republic at Level 4, “Do Not Travel,” citing crime, kidnapping, terrorism, civil unrest and limited healthcare. It warns that emergency assistance for U.S. citizens may be unavailable. Health Watch: Ebola has spread to Nord-Ubangi province in the DRC, near the CAR border. No cases have been confirmed in the Central African Republic, but the outbreak’s reach underscores the importance of checking health updates before travel. Adventure Travel: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes plans to kayak nearly 700 kilometres down the Sangha River, starting in Nola and ending in the Republic of Congo. The expedition faces wildlife, disease and difficult riverside terrain. Security: Reports say about 500 Wagner personnel remain in the country, providing security for the president and pursuing commercial interests. Their continued presence adds to the security concerns facing visitors.

Travel Advisory: The United States lists the Central African Republic at its highest “Do Not Travel” level, citing crime, kidnapping, terrorism, civil unrest and limited healthcare. Health Watch: Ebola has reached Nord-Ubangi province in the DRC, bordering the CAR; the CAR has reported no confirmed cases. Adventure Travel: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes plans a nearly 700-kilometre journey down the Sangha River, starting in Nola. The route carries risks including wildlife, disease and difficult riverside terrain. Security: UN peacekeepers and CAR forces have stepped up joint patrols in Vakaga.

Travel Advisory: The U.S. keeps the Central African Republic at Level 4, “Do Not Travel,” citing crime, civil unrest, kidnapping, terrorism and limited healthcare and emergency assistance. Security: Reports say about 500 Wagner operatives remain in Bangui, providing security and pursuing mining interests—an important part of the country’s unsettled security picture. Health: Ebola has reached Nord-Ubangi in the DRC, near the CAR border; no cases have been confirmed in the CAR. Adventure Travel: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes plans to kayak nearly 700 kilometres from Nola along the Sangha River to Mossaka in the Republic of Congo, an expedition facing wildlife, disease and difficult riverside terrain.

Border Health: Ebola has spread to Nord-Ubangi, which borders the Central African Republic, as the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s outbreak exceeds 4,500 deaths. No cases have been confirmed in CAR. Adventure Travel: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes plans a nearly 700-kilometre journey down the Sangha River, starting in Nola and ending in the Republic of Congo; the route brings serious wildlife, disease and terrain risks. Travel Access: CAR citizens are among 20 African nationalities eligible to apply online for Malaysia’s eVisa Social Visit for tourism and short stays. Security: UN peacekeepers and Central African troops have stepped up joint patrols in Vakaga.