AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Crisis: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has crossed the grim 1,000-death mark, with health authorities reporting 2,536 confirmed cases and 1,033 deaths, as response teams struggle against conflict, community resistance, and fast spread in eastern provinces. Health Response & Data: WHO and partners say case notifications show early signs of stabilisation in some areas, but officials warn it’s too soon to declare a peak; MSF says the response still can’t keep up, while new geospatial mapping support aims to improve targeting in remote Ituri communities. Security & Civilian Impact: Suspected ADF rebels killed at least 16 people in Ituri’s Mambasa territory, forcing residents to flee and disrupting mining and farming—conditions that also worsen Ebola control. Mining & Economy: DR Congo certified its first-ever lithium export, with Manono lithium products shipped via Kalemie, as the country pushes deeper into battery-critical minerals. Community & Culture: A church elder and worship leader were among six killed in an attack on a Christian village in eastern DRC, highlighting rising insecurity alongside the health emergency.
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