AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoJustice in Bangui: CAR’s main court resumed criminal trials after a two-year pause, aiming to cut prison overcrowding; the August 3–31 session will hear about 30 cases ranging from homicide and rape to embezzlement and threats to state security. Security incident: Military officials say a Swiss mining surveyor and a Central African soldier were killed in an attack north of Bangui, with authorities launching an investigation. Kidnapping and murder: Prosecutors also confirmed the kidnapping and killing of Swiss geologist Luca Maggini and a local miner near Gbango-Carrière, plus the abduction of a Central African Army staff sergeant. Sports (youth): Final rosters were validated for the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, with CAR drawn in Group A alongside Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya and Uganda. Health: In the wider region, Cameroon reported cholera surpassing 800 cases and 25 deaths in the Far North, as authorities plan vaccination and stronger response measures. Regional development: AfDB’s African Development Fund approved a $4.23m grant to integrate natural capital into development financing across 13 countries including CAR. International policy impact: The US made its visa bond programme permanent, potentially requiring refundable deposits up to $20,000 for B1/B2 applicants from CAR and other countries.
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