Central African Republic & South Africa

Central African Republic: Parts of Central African Republic, including Honduras, are expected to become hotter and drier during El Ni years, leading to water shortages affecting agriculture, hydropower, and drinking water supplies.

South Africa: South Africa is likely to experience weather whiplash, transitioning from intense drought to dangerously heavy rains.

Central African Republic: Central African Republic is projected to see an uptick in growth, buoyed by sustained high oil prices.

South Africa: South Africa is expected to see growth reflecting weaker tourism demand and global supply chain disruptions.

Central African Republic: Central African Republic has low e-commerce penetration, with only about 1 in 20 people shopping online, limiting market potential.

South Africa: South Africa leads African e-commerce with 35% annual growth to $7.26 billion, attracting Amazon and Walmart to establish local operations.

Central African Republic: The Central African Republic>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at risk of Ebola infection due to the regional spread.

South Africa: South Africa, through its epidemiologists, is observing the Ebola outbreak and providing expert commentary on its rapid spread and challenges.

Central African Republic: The Central African Republic is one of the 27 countries from which Kuwait has prohibited the recruitment of domestic workers.

South Africa: South Africa is one of the 10 approved countries from which Kuwait will continue to recruit domestic workers.

Central African Republic: The Central African Republic>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at elevated risk of Ebola transmission due to cross-border population movement.

South Africa: South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, is the African Union Champion for Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention and Response and was consulted on the PHECS declaration.

Central African Republic: Neighboring country at risk of importation; no confirmed cases reported.

South Africa: President Ramaphosa visited DRC; urged no travel bans.