AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Update: DRC health officials say the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is easing in several areas, with no new cases reported in multiple health zones for weeks, even as deaths have surpassed 4,000 (4,018 deaths; 8,300 confirmed cases across seven provinces). AI for Outbreak Response: The response is also using anonymised mobile phone movement data to predict where Ebola could appear next, helping teams pre-position in higher-risk areas. Eastern DRC Rights Crisis: A UN report accuses AFC/M23 of systematically targeting civilians in North and South Kivu, describing reprisals such as executions, forced displacement, and home destruction. Mining Tech & Lithium Search: KoBold Metals says it’s using AI to read colonial-era drill logs and satellite data, guiding where to drill for lithium in the DRC. DRC Mining Value-Add Push: Kinshasa will host “Makutano Mining” (Nov 22–25, 2026) to drive industrialisation and local processing of mineral resources. Health & Cancer Research: A new study highlights major cervical cancer prevention gaps for informal sector women in eastern DRC, where access to screening and care remains fragmented.
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