AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Alert: WHO reports infections rising again in the DRC, with 9,637 confirmed cases and 4,646 deaths across eight provinces by Oct. 19. Cases have also reached Kenya and Nigeria. MSF says children must be included in research on vaccines and treatments. AI and Media: An investigation linked a network of about 70 AI-powered fake news sites to at least 318 articles about the eastern DRC conflict, Rwanda and minerals, raising concerns about disinformation targeting Congolese audiences. Digital Infrastructure: The DRC and France discussed expanding fibre and satellite internet, developing locally relevant AI and improving online safety. The DRC’s AI strategy prioritizes healthcare, education, agriculture and public services. Conservation: A new report warns that 29% of key biodiversity areas in the Congo Basin remain unprotected, while extractive industries threaten global conservation goals.
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