AGP Executive Report

Ebola Update (DRC): DR Congo’s Health Ministry says the Ebola outbreak has passed its peak, with new cases declining after late-July highs; transmission is still active in hotspots, especially Ituri and North Kivu, and officials report 63 health zones across seven provinces affected. Ebola Response Funding & Controls: Kinshasa says about $227 million has been mobilized for the first phase, but only around 25% of partners have properly reported how funds were used; authorities say partners must now get accreditation and disclose funding sources and spending. Ebola Human Impact: The outbreak has killed more than 4,000 people, with official figures putting deaths at 4,018 from 8,376 cases, while WHO warns that declines may be masked by surveillance gaps in insecure areas. Military Justice (Eastern DRC): A military court in Uvira, South Kivu, sentenced 27 soldiers to death for “cowardice” after they withdrew from the front line during fighting against M23 rebels. Eastern DRC Conflict & Accountability: A separate investigation alleges President Félix Tshisekedi outsourced parts of the M23 fight to foreign forces, including mercenaries, as the government tried to stop M23’s push toward Goma.

Ebola Crisis in DRC: The deadliest Ebola outbreak in the country’s history has killed over 4,000 people, with Kinshasa reporting 4,018 deaths from more than 8,300 confirmed cases and a 48.4% fatality rate, though officials say the peak is behind them and some health zones have gone weeks without new infections. Treatment and Recovery Updates: In Beni, ten recovered patients were discharged from Ebola treatment centers, the first recoveries since the city’s resurgence, while Kinshasa unveiled a 180-day, $1.2 billion preparedness and response plan. International Support: France says it will step up funding for DRC Ebola efforts after allocating €13.4 million earlier this year, with a national humanitarian conference in Paris set for Oct. 6. Humanitarian Access: A US senior advisor and UN relief chief discussed how to improve humanitarian access and protect civilians in both Sudan and the DRC, where conflict continues to disrupt response efforts. Business and Investment Angle: NCBA says it is eyeing acquisitions in Ethiopia and the DRC as it expands across East Africa after a major Nedbank-linked deal.

Ebola Update (Beni): Ten Ebola patients have been discharged cured from treatment centers in Beni, Ituri—first recoveries since the city’s resurgence—after 10 to 22 days of care, as teams continue monitoring, contact tracing, and community awareness. Ebola Death Toll (DRC): DRC health authorities report 4,018 deaths out of 8,300+ confirmed cases since May 15, with a 48.4% fatality rate; officials say the outbreak is easing in some health zones, with 12 zones reporting no new cases for 42 days. Response Under Strain: The fight is still being hit by insecurity and operational setbacks, including the burning of an Ebola transit center in an Ituri camp that forced about 19,000 people to flee, while MSF warns the real toll may be higher due to surveillance gaps. New Treatment Trial: A post-exposure prophylaxis drug trial is underway in Ituri for people exposed to the rare Bundibugyo strain, offering hope where no licensed vaccine exists. Funding & Diplomacy: France pledged to step up support for the Ebola response and DRC presented a 180-day, $1.2 billion preparedness plan, while a U.S. senior advisor and UN relief chief discussed humanitarian access challenges in Sudan and the DRC.

Ebola Crisis in Eastern DRC: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged to 8,300 confirmed cases and 4,018 deaths, with a 48.4% fatality rate, as authorities say transmission is easing in some areas but remains highly variable across health zones. Aid Access Under Strain: The UN says a major Ebola transit centre in Ituri was burned after soldiers searched a camp for weapons, forcing about 19,000 people to flee and dealing a blow to treatment capacity. Frontline Workers Protest: In Bunia, health surveillance teams protested unpaid wages, with placards reading “No money, no data!” and “No payment for months,” while strikes have repeatedly disrupted response work. Funding Accountability: Kinshasa warns that only around 25% of Ebola response partners have submitted required documentation, threatening coercive measures against groups that can’t justify mobilized funds. Security and Surveillance Gaps: Africa CDC and MSF caution that reported figures may miss cases due to insecurity and surveillance breakdowns.

Ebola Crisis in Eastern DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed 4,018 people out of 8,300 confirmed cases, with transmission still active in 45 health zones across seven provinces. Health Response Under Strain: Africa CDC warns that a recent drop in reported cases may reflect surveillance gaps, as insecurity and community resistance keep health teams from finding and reporting infections. Camp Fire and Displacement: The UN says an Ebola transit centre in Ituri was burned during a security operation, forcing 19,000 people to flee—another blow to containment. Frontline Workers Protest: Health workers in Bunia staged demonstrations over unpaid wages, while MSF says the real toll is likely higher due to missed cases. Children Hit Hard: Save the Children reports about seven child deaths per day on average, with under-fives making up most fatalities. Eastern DRC Conflict Spotlight: A UN report also accuses AFC/M23 of systematically targeting civilians in North and South Kivu, adding pressure to protect communities as the health emergency worsens.

Ebola Crisis in Eastern DRC: A fire destroyed an Ebola treatment center in the Kigonze displacement camp in Ituri, cutting off care and contact tracing as fighting drove thousands to flee and forcing response teams to rebuild from scratch. Ebola Response Under Strain: MSF warned the outbreak toll is likely higher than reported because insecurity and surveillance gaps are masking cases, even as some figures show a temporary decline. Humanitarian Access at Risk: Reuters reported that displaced residents fled after soldiers entered the camp, with only about a fifth of roughly 1,000 contacts traced, raising fears of wider spread. Regional Diplomacy on FDLR: Kinshasa sent a delegation to Lomé, Luanda, and Brazzaville to seek support for the voluntary surrender process of the FDLR, with Tshisekedi’s team pushing for coordinated regional backing. Health Services Beyond Ebola: The DRC launched a breast and cervical cancer screening campaign targeting 912,000 women across six provinces.

Ebola Crisis in Focus: Thousands fled the Kigonze Ebola-hit displacement camp in Ituri after soldiers entered and clashes broke out; the UN says the transit centre burned down and only about a fifth of roughly 1,000 contacts were traced, while Africa CDC warns recent case drops may be surveillance disruptions, not real control. Health Response Under Strain: MSF confirmed a staff member tested positive for Bundibugyo Ebola and is being evacuated to the Netherlands for treatment. Justice Campaign: Amnesty International’s “6 million voices for justice” push is gathering signatures demanding accountability for decades of atrocities in eastern DR Congo, with victims and displaced families speaking out against impunity. Regional Diplomacy: Kinshasa’s envoy Floribert Anzuluni said DRC and Congo-Brazzaville are handling the Makotipoko tensions “at the required level,” while also stepping up consultations on the FDLR file. Women’s Health Push: DR Congo launched breast and cervical cancer screening for 912,000 women across six provinces, backed by the World Bank and Roche.

Ebola Response: The U.S.-hosted G20 foreign ministers’ meeting secured $470m in fresh commitments to speed up the Ebola fight in DR Congo, bringing total pledges to over $2bn since the outbreak began in May, with special focus on the Bundibugyo strain where vaccines, diagnostics and treatments are less effective. Community Safety & Trust: In Butembo, mourners buried Marie-Célestin Karondwa, a local official allegedly beaten to death after defending the government’s Ebola response on radio—an attack that underlines rising tensions and mistrust around responders. Ebola Scale: WHO-linked reporting says DR Congo’s Ebola caseload remains above 8,000 as transmission stays high, even as some indicators improve. Eastern DRC Peace Talks: President Félix Tshisekedi sent a new written message to AU mediator Faure Gnassingbé in Togo, pushing for urgent steps including demobilization to stabilize the east. Public Health Beyond Ebola: UNICEF reports cholera has hit 12,700+ cases in eastern DR Congo’s South Kivu since the year began, driven by flooding, displacement and unsafe water.

Ebola Update: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 8,171 confirmed cases and 3,954 deaths, with contact tracing at 82% and the response aiming for 95%, according to the latest government/INSP situation report. Cholera Crisis: UNICEF reports more than 12,700 cholera cases and 175 deaths in eastern DR Congo’s South Kivu since the start of the year, warning that flooding, displacement, and unsafe water are driving spread as attention shifts from Ebola. Oil Fraud Crackdown: The Congolese government is preparing a pilot to curb illegal fuel supply chains, using the SIGOIL tracking platform and smart electronic seals with Intertek to monitor tanker movements from borders to depots. Mining & Local Content: DR Congo is set to enforce annual mining audits from 2027 under new local-content rules, targeting subcontracting practices. Health Access: A new “last-mile” community pharmacy model is being rolled out to help patients get essential medicines after prescriptions. Regional Spotlight: Zimbabwe’s government and ZIFA are investigating a fatal stampede involving police at the National Sports Stadium during a DR Congo match, as security reviews are announced.

Ebola Crisis: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 8,000 confirmed cases, with WHO warning contact tracing is falling short as violence and displacement disrupt care; attacks on health workers continue, including the killing of a UDPS official in Butembo after she promoted Ebola prevention on radio. Regional Peace Diplomacy: In Lomé, Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé met DR Congo’s Regional Integration Minister Floribert Anzuluni to receive Kinshasa’s message on accelerating disarmament, demobilization and reintegration in eastern DR Congo, signaling fresh momentum in the AU-led mediation. Mining & Local Content: DR Congo will start annual audits of mining subcontracting practices from 2027 to enforce new local-content rules, after regulators flagged non-compliant arrangements involving major companies. Sports: DR Congo maintained a perfect start in AFCON 2027 qualifiers, beating Zimbabwe 2-1 in Harare, with Yoane Wissa scoring again. Governance & Rights: Rwanda and DR Congo told the UN Security Council they have mapped FDLR locations, with Kigali accusing Kinshasa of delaying action.

Ebola 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.

Ebola Surge in DR Congo: The outbreak has crossed 8,000 confirmed cases for the first time, with 8,067 infections and 3,901 deaths reported, a 48.4% fatality rate, as health authorities cite contact-tracing gaps and deaths occurring in communities outside treatment centres. Vaccine & Treatment Push: WHO says a vaccine trial is underway for frontline workers using 20,000 doses of Ervebo to study protection against the Bundibugyo strain, while researchers warn some approved antibody treatments may underperform against this virus. Security & Misinformation Fallout: A senior UDPS politician in Butembo, Marie-Celestin Karondwa, was beaten to death after promoting Ebola prevention on radio, highlighting how misinformation is undermining response efforts. Travel Curbs: Canada extended Ebola-related travel and immigration restrictions for 60 days, and Namibia issued a travel advisory urging caution and essential travel only. Sports Spotlight: DR Congo beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in AFCON 2027 qualifying, with Yoane Wissa scoring and setting up another, despite a late consolation by Marshall Munetsi. Stadium Tragedy: In the same Harare matchday, Zimbabwe police launched an investigation after a stampede at National Sports Stadium left one person dead.

Ebola Update: DR Congo has crossed 8,000 confirmed Ebola cases, with 8,067 infections and 3,901 deaths reported as the outbreak remains “not under control,” according to government and WHO warnings. Community Violence: In Butembo, a senior UDPS figure, Marie-Celestin Karondwa, was beaten to death after promoting Ebola prevention on radio—another sign of deadly mistrust and attacks on health messaging in eastern Congo. Humanitarian Access: UN officials warn that security incidents around Kigonze displacement camp in Ituri are pushing families to flee, complicating aid delivery and protection services. Travel Curbs: Canada extended Ebola-related travel and immigration restrictions affecting people who have been in DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan for another 60 days, until Nov. 27. Justice Watch: Vally Amisi’s family in Kinshasa says the extradition of the main suspect remains stalled and is demanding answers and a trial. Sports: DR Congo beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in an AFCON qualifier in Harare, with Yoane Wissa scoring and Marshall Munetsi replying late.

Lake Kivu Tragedy: At least 12 people died and dozens are missing after a boat sank near Idjwi in eastern DR Congo, with authorities citing intense rains and rescue teams still searching. Ebola Surge: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has crossed 8,000 confirmed cases, with government figures putting infections at 8,067 and deaths at 3,901 as the crisis continues to spread. Plane Crash in Kwango: Seventeen people were killed in a crash near Kenge, including two top military justice officials; the government declared three days of national mourning and launched an investigation after the aircraft attempted an emergency landing. M23 vs Kinshasa: M23 leaders denounced the reinstatement of Sylvain Ekenge as military spokesperson, accusing Kinshasa of institutionalizing hate speech after his controversial remarks. Aid and Displacement: The EU announced nearly €710m in support for displaced people and crisis relief, including funding aimed at communities in Sub-Saharan Africa and help for DR Congo’s Ebola response. Youth Program: JA Africa and the Z Zurich Foundation will equip 20,000 young people across DR Congo, Burkina Faso and Togo with skills and support to build livelihoods and strengthen peace.

Ebola Update: Ebola survivors were discharged from a treatment centre in Beni, eastern DR Congo, as the outbreak continues to surge, with the latest figures putting deaths above 8,300 and cases nearing 8,000 confirmed. Public Health Response: Africa CDC warned Kenya is at risk as the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak spreads, urging stronger surveillance and preparedness across the region. Transport Tragedy: At least 12 people died and dozens were missing after a vessel capsized on Lake Kivu near Idjwi Island, adding to a deadly week of water accidents in the country. Aviation Disaster: A passenger plane crash near Kenge in Kwango Province killed 17, including senior military justice officials; the transport ministry suspended the operator’s certificate and investigations are ongoing. Humanitarian Aid: The EU announced €710 million in aid for crisis-hit communities, including support for DR Congo’s Ebola response. Relief Efforts: Fondation Selemani Kitonda, backed by FasterCapital, said it is formalizing governance and pushing ahead with fundraising readiness for humanitarian and development work in the DRC.

Plane Crash Tragedy: A Congolese army aircraft crashed near Kenge in Kwango province, killing 17 people, including two top military justice officials—Joseph Mutombo, head of the High Military Court, and Lucien-René Likulia, armed forces auditor general—after a technical fault and an emergency landing attempt; President Félix Tshisekedi ordered an investigation and the operator’s certificate was suspended pending findings. Ebola Travel Rules: The UAE has eased Ebola-related entry restrictions for Ugandan nationals after Uganda ended its outbreak monitoring period, while keeping similar precautions in place for the DRC and South Sudan due to ongoing risk. Humanitarian Funding: The EU announced €710 million in new crisis aid, with support for sub-Saharan Africa and a specific push to reinforce the Ebola response in the DRC and neighbouring countries. Diplomacy Watch: The US told Rwanda it expects strict compliance with DRC peace accords, warning that future ties depend on “full and verifiable” adherence to regional commitments.