AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Crisis Deepens: The WHO says DR Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is still in an expansion phase, driven by population movement, with health facilities nearing capacity and shortages of ambulances and protective gear. Death Toll Hits 600: Congolese authorities report at least 600 deaths and 1,759 confirmed cases, with 750 patients in isolation or hospital and bed occupancy around 94%. New Spread Signals More Risk: Suspected cases have been reported in a previously unaffected province, and response teams are now strengthening surveillance and contact tracing in Kisangani. Frontline Strain: Health workers in Ituri are threatening to strike over delayed payments, while UN partners say 45 responders and aid workers have been injured in attacks since mid-May. Protests and Crackdown: Human Rights Watch reports security forces used tear gas and batons against protesters in Kinshasa opposing proposed constitutional changes. Mining Update: Ivanhoe Mines says Kamoa-Kakula produced 64,328 tonnes of copper in Q2 2026, with plans to lift output in the second half.
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