AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Emergency in Eastern DRC: The Bundibugyo-strain outbreak has surged into two new health zones in North Kivu—Biena and Manguredjipa—bringing affected areas to 60, with DRC reporting 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths as the fatality rate in the new zones is higher amid conflict, displacement, and attacks on health workers. Opposition Pushback in Kinshasa: The Article 64 coalition of major opposition parties has rejected President Félix Tshisekedi’s proposed national dialogue, saying it’s meant to entrench his power and bypass constitutional limits, while protests are planned for September 15. Public Health and Travel Pressure: Canada extended Ebola border restrictions for another 30 days, keeping entry bans on people who recently visited the DRC (and other affected countries) in place until September 28. Urban Mobility in Kinshasa: After nearly 15 years, Kinshasa’s sky-blue urban train is back, easing some gridlock but still drawing complaints over overcrowding and lack of air conditioning. Mining Deal Watch: Glencore faces a $1.4 billion lawsuit threat tied to its Congo copper and cobalt operations as it pursues a separate $9 billion deal involving a 40% stake.
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