AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Update: The WHO says Uganda is Ebola-free after 42 days without new cases, but warns the DRC outbreak is still accelerating—over 5,600 confirmed cases and more than 2,700 deaths, with the “curve” not yet bent. Cross-Border Health: CAR, DRC, Uganda, Congo and South Sudan agreed to strengthen joint preparedness to stop the Bundibugyo strain spreading across borders. Kinshasa-China Health Ties: DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba says China is a priority partner, handing over emergency support after the May Ebola declaration. Kinshasa Infrastructure: Angola’s João Lourenço says contracts signed for the DRC section of the Lobito Corridor railway will help fully operationalize the corridor in coming years, alongside plans for power lines to supply mining regions. Mining & Power: At Kamoa Copper, a solar-plus-storage project is already delivering far more power than expected in early operations, pushing round-the-clock renewable supply. Local Economy/Jobs: Equity Group says its DRC unit added 410 workers in the quarter to June as digital banking expands. Sports/Community: Congolese designers and DRC Fashion Week highlight creativity beyond conflict and Ebola.
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