AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoEbola Crisis in Congo: The WHO says Congo’s Ebola outbreak has become the largest recorded in the country, with about 3,605 cases and 1,587 deaths, heavily concentrated in Ituri amid conflict and weak access to basic services. Health Workers Protest: In Ituri, Ebola response staff staged protests over nearly three months of unpaid wages and allowances, with some abandoning facilities; police dispersed demonstrators in Mongbwalu. Security Disruptions: Response efforts are also being hit by insecurity and mistrust, including incidents where protesters blocked a UN World Food Programme helicopter and attacked an Ebola treatment centre. Mining Policy Shift: Congo moved to ban the export of copper and cobalt concentrates to push local processing, while introducing a new tax regime for mining by-products—forcing major firms to adjust operations. Diplomatic Security Training: Congo’s Presidential Security Service says its personnel completed specialised training with Africa Corps instructors from Russia, including assault tactics and drone-related skills.
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