AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEbola Response Under Strain: In Ituri, front-line burial teams say they’re reaching their limits as Congo’s Ebola outbreak nears 3,200 deaths and 6,600+ confirmed cases, with rising workload and hostility from communities that can’t hold traditional rites. Mobile Data for Outbreak Tracking: WHO and partners are using anonymized phone records to map movement and flag where Ebola could surface next—an approach new to Ebola response—while Africa CDC warns it’s still too early to declare the outbreak under control. State Push on Mining Data: Congo plans to tighten control of geological information used for mineral exploration, accelerating mapping and digitization to build a national geological databank while keeping access in state hands. DRC–Israel Security and Tech Ties: Tshisekedi’s visit to Israel highlights closer security cooperation and economic ambitions, including mining access, as both sides discuss relocating Congo’s embassy to Jerusalem. Education Disruption in Conflict Zones: Kinshasa suspended academic activities in several public higher education institutions in Goma and Bukavu for 2026–2027 due to security pressures. Infrastructure Reality Check (Inga): A new look at Inga hydropower argues the core problem isn’t the dam itself but getting electricity to customers—given low connection rates.
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