AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Crisis in DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with official figures putting deaths at 2,325 and confirmed cases at 4,945. Health authorities say the outbreak is spreading fast and that the Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, while delayed detection and insecurity are worsening outcomes. Regional Tobacco Policy: ECOWAS is holding a Conakry meeting to review its 2017 tobacco excise rules as new nicotine products and illicit trade rise across West Africa. Guinea-Russia Diplomacy: Guinea has confirmed it will attend the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow in October, signaling deeper ties beyond ceremony. Nigeria Inflation Watch: Nigeria’s headline inflation eased to 15.43% in July, but food inflation jumped to 20.31%. Maritime Security: Off Somalia, reports say pirates boarded a cargo ship near Maraya; the crew is reported safe as international forces investigate.
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