AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Surge: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading fast beyond its Ituri epicentre, with Africa CDC warning cases and deaths are rising in North Kivu and Haut-Uele as the total climbs to 6,843 cases and 3,310 deaths. Health System Strain: WHO says transmission remains uneven across 61 health zones, with treatment beds still short and contact tracing weak (only about 19% of contacts traced), while burial teams report exhaustion and community hostility. New Province Hit: Sud-Ubangi has confirmed a Bundibugyo Ebola case, expanding the outbreak’s footprint and raising fears of further spread. School Fire Tragedy: In Bukavu, a fire swept through two adjacent schools, killing at least 26 students and injuring dozens, as officials cite a densely packed area and unclear cause. Aviation Safety: A rare Trans Air Cargo Service DC-8-73 freighter suffered a nose-gear collapse after a runway excursion at Kinshasa N’Djili; investigators are probing mist and possible causes, with no fatalities reported. Mining Tech Policy: DR Congo plans to tighten state control over geological data via a national databank, aiming to reduce exploration risk and capture more value from critical minerals. Diplomacy & Security Tech: Tshisekedi’s Israel outreach includes talks on relocating the DRC embassy to Jerusalem, with Israel offering security and tech cooperation.
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