AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Crisis in Congo: The WHO says Congo is facing its largest recorded Ebola outbreak in-country, with about 1,600 deaths and 3,600+ confirmed cases, as the epidemic spreads in conflict-affected Ituri and response capacity strains. Health Workers Protest: Ebola response staff in Ituri staged demonstrations over nearly three months of unpaid salaries and allowances, while security incidents and community mistrust continue to disrupt treatment efforts. Presidential Security Training: Congo’s Presidential Security Service (DGSP) graduated personnel after a year of specialised training with Africa Corps instructors from Russia’s Defence Ministry, including assault tactics, drones and first-aid drills. Oil Borrowing Row: Namibia’s National Planning Commission clarified remarks on borrowing against future oil and gas revenues, saying oil income will only be used in fiscal planning once projects reach final investment decisions. Diplomatic Moves: Russia announced a new ambassador to the Republic of the Congo, replacing Ilyas Iskandarov with Dmitry Korepanov. Regional Security Politics: In Liberia, MDR politics face fresh tension after a senator said he could consider a vice-presidential running mate role if approached.
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