AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola in DR Congo: Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have passed 7,000, with the virus now detected in a seventh province far from the outbreak epicentre; officials say the death toll has climbed to 3,398 as Africa CDC warns the spread is accelerating amid insecurity, displacement, and health worker shortages. Guinea-Sierra Leone migration controls: Sierra Leone’s Labour Ministry has suspended overseas recruitment linked to the Guinea route after allegations that some agencies use Guinea to move workers for jobs abroad, with investigations and a call for the public to avoid unverified operators. Guinea backs Morocco’s Sahara position: Guinea reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and said the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty is the only viable solution, reiterated during the Morocco-Guinea joint commission in Conakry. Conakry Terminal leadership: Conakry Terminal appointed Édouard Leno as Managing Director, aiming to boost port performance and competitiveness in West Africa. Energy and trade ripple effects: Markets report coal prices edging toward a key breakout level as utilities prepare for winter demand, while Guinea-linked bauxite and regional freight activity continues to support shipping demand.
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