AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGlobal Health Emergency: The WHO has declared the new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, warning it’s serious but not a “pandemic emergency.” The outbreak is centered on Ituri’s mining areas (Mongwalu and Rwampara), with hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths, and it has already reached Uganda. Maritime Security: The U.S. Navy says it tested unmanned surface vessels during Exercise Obangame Express 2026 off Cameroon, aimed at faster detection and interception in contested waters. Regional Politics & Economy: Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu returned to Lagos after talks in France, Kenya and Rwanda, pushing reforms to the global financial system and stronger African economic integration. Connectivity Moves: Guinea signed the Construction and Maintenance Agreement for the MEDUSA submarine cable landing in Conakry, setting up surveys and a 25-year operations plan. Guinea Angle: The week’s biggest Guinea-specific signal is digital infrastructure—MEDUSA—while the loudest regional shock is Ebola spreading beyond Congo.
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