AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Surge in Eastern DRC: The outbreak has spread to a sixth province, with confirmed cases reaching 4,727 and deaths 2,214, as Buta in Bas-Uele is newly affected; health authorities warn community transmission and weaker contact tracing could keep the epidemic growing. WHO Response Pressure: WHO says the virus is “outpacing” containment, noting the outbreak may have started as early as February and that the Bundibugyo strain still has no approved vaccine or treatment—though WHO has now moved to prioritize the licensed Ervebo vaccine for cross-protection trials. Kinshasa Containment Check: Fears of spread to the capital eased after a quarantined river boat near Kinshasa tested negative for Bundibugyo. Connectivity Boost: Airtel Africa and Starlink launched satellite-to-mobile service in the DRC, extending WhatsApp and SMS-style connectivity to areas beyond terrestrial coverage. Mining Accountability: New reporting and studies renew scrutiny over uranium hidden in cobalt exports, prompting DRC plans for investigation and possible IAEA technical support.
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