AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHuman Rights & Security: Congo’s Human Rights Observatory (OCDH) says “Zéro Kuluna” has led to 561 enforced disappearances, urging names, independent inquiries and prosecutions tied to arrests by the DGSP. Military Training: In Brazzaville, 35 FAC officers completed DEMIA 6, a six-month joint staff course aimed at strengthening headquarters-level planning and crisis management. Ebola Response Under Strain: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 4,000 deaths (4,018) from 8,300 confirmed cases, as WHO and Africa CDC warn of rapid spread and community mistrust; reports also highlight a politician killed after defending government measures. UN Diplomacy: Congo pushed UN Security Council reform at the 81st UNGA, backing Africa’s demand for two permanent seats with veto power and reiterating its bid for a 2030–2031 non-permanent seat. Regional Energy Integration: CEMAC, APPO and CABEF signed the revised CAPS pipeline MoU in Brazzaville, targeting a $14bn integrated oil-and-gas network with feasibility studies and investment mobilization. Cross-border Mineral Arbitration: A dispute over the Mbalam-Nabeba iron ore project underscores legal risk for governments: Cameroon faces a reported $616m ICC award after alleged violations tied to emergency orders, while the broader Congo-linked licensing fight continues to shape investor-state expectations.
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