AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Alarm Escalates: The WHO is sounding the alarm over a fast-growing Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain with no approved vaccine or treatment, as deaths and suspected cases keep climbing and the virus spreads amid conflict-linked displacement. Health Policy Clash: The US is tightening entry and travel rules for people exposed to Ebola and hantavirus, with critics warning the approach could infringe rights and discourage future volunteers. Deportations Continue: Sierra Leone has received the first batch of US deportees—25 migrants from Senegal, Ghana, Guinea and Nigeria—under an ECOWAS-linked deal, with details on whether they’ll stay or be repatriated still unclear. Maritime Security Push: Nigeria says sustained operations have delivered four years of zero piracy incidents and cut oil theft, while regional port leaders warn Africa must modernise ports and digital systems to handle bigger ships. Guinea Focus: Guinea’s urban planning minister says climate must be built into housing and land projects, and Simandou’s iron ore ramp-up is boosting export momentum.
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