AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoEbola Crisis in Congo: Congo’s Ministry of Health says the outbreak has reached 2,536 confirmed cases and 1,033 deaths, with the toll hitting 1,000 nearly three times faster than the 2014-2016 epidemic—while WHO warns the real scale may be 2 to 4 times higher due to conflict and access limits. Public Health Response: With no approved vaccines or treatments for the Bundibugyo strain, WHO is enrolling its first treatment trial, testing antibody cocktail MBP-134 and remdesivir, as new therapies move toward trials. Regional Mobility & Policy: A separate report highlights how even African leaders and top investors face visa barriers across the continent, underscoring how “single market” ambitions still don’t translate into free movement for people. Labor Pressure in Congo: A new 2026 ranking lists the Republic of Congo among Africa’s most overworked countries, with average weekly hours near 49—fueling renewed calls for stronger labor protections. UN Security & Minerals: UN officials warn that surging demand for critical minerals is fueling violence and illegal mining, pointing to armed groups in eastern Congo profiting while civilians pay the price.
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