AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Crisis: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged past 8,000 confirmed cases, with WHO warning transmission remains high and cross-border risk is growing, as health teams face violence and contact-tracing gaps. Security Council Diplomacy: The UN Security Council is meeting on the DRC as fighting in the east continues despite peace deals, with Ebola now central to discussions. Local Governance & Rights: A ruling-party spokesperson in North Kivu, Marie-Célestin Karondwa, was beaten to death after promoting Ebola awareness on radio, underscoring deadly mistrust around the response. Mining Oversight: From 2027, DR Congo will require annual audits of major miners’ subcontracting and local-content compliance, aiming to expand contracts for Congolese-owned firms. Cobalt Policy: President Tshisekedi says Congo will permanently ban any exporter that breaks the new cobalt quota system. Regional Peace Talks: In Lomé, DR Congo’s regional integration minister delivered Tshisekedi’s message to Togo’s AU mediator Faure Gnassingbé, pushing forward disarmament and reintegration efforts for eastern DRC. Sports Tragedy: At Zimbabwe’s AFCON qualifier vs DR Congo, a fan died after being run over by a police water-cannon truck, as investigations continue. AFCON Update: DR Congo began AFCON 2027 qualifying with a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe in Harare.
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