AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Emergency: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has climbed to 1,333 confirmed cases and 399 deaths, with WHO warning the response is still below what’s needed to stop transmission fast, as UNDP flags major knock-on effects for jobs and poverty. Public Health Measures: Authorities have banned mass gatherings in Kinshasa and three provinces to slow spread, drawing opposition criticism that the move could be political. Eastern DRC Politics: A push to allow President Félix Tshisekedi a third term via constitutional changes is raising fears it could strengthen Rwanda and M23’s position and weaken democratic credibility. Cobalt Controls: DR Congo has ordered cobalt miners to surrender unused export quotas for the first half of 2026, a move likely to tighten supply in the battery metal market. World Cup Spotlight: Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach the last 16, setting up a potential England vs DR Congo clash next, while England faces injury doubts ahead of the knockout tie.
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