AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoEbola Emergency in Eastern Congo: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged again, with government data putting cases at 3,532 and deaths at 1,556, as transmission keeps outpacing containment and contact monitoring lags behind targets. Diplomatic Spotlight at the UN: Congolese Ambassador Zénon Mukongo Ngay confirmed the UN Security Council held a closed-door straw poll to pick a successor to António Guterres, with Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan emerging as frontrunner. Russian Voting Abroad: Russian citizens will be able to vote in State Duma elections at Russian diplomatic missions across Africa, including a voting site at the Russian House in Brazzaville and early voting planned in Pointe-Noire. U.S. Visa Restructuring in Africa: The U.S. will end routine visa services at its Abuja embassy from August 1, shifting Nigeria’s processing to the Lagos consulate—part of a wider security and efficiency realignment. Sports & Local Interest: Nchanga Rangers signed Congolese striker Tranquilin Kalonji Mwepu on a 1.5-year deal, boosting their attack ahead of the 2026 league season. Health Aid Signals: The U.S. has resumed some global health funding commitments, including $600m to Gavi, amid renewed pressure from outbreaks like Ebola in Congo.
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