AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Emergency in Eastern DRC: The deadliest Ebola outbreak on record has surged into two new health zones in North Kivu—Biena and Manguredjipa—bringing affected areas to 60, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths as health authorities struggle amid insecurity, displacement, and attacks on medical teams. Vaccination of frontline workers has begun using the Ervebo vaccine, while aid groups expand treatment capacity. National Dialogue Clash: DR Congo’s main opposition coalition, Article 64, has rejected President Félix Tshisekedi’s proposed national dialogue, arguing it is not inclusive and should not exclude the M23 armed group, while the government also moves ahead with constitutional change debates. Kinshasa Transport Relief, With Complaints: Kinshasa’s urban train has returned after nearly 15 years, offering a cheaper alternative to traffic, but passengers report overcrowding, heat, and missed stops as the service struggles to meet demand. DRC Mining Deal Watch: Glencore is facing a $1.4 billion lawsuit threat tied to its Congo copper and cobalt operations while it pushes forward with a separate $9 billion deal that could expand a US-backed consortium’s stake.
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