AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Response in Ituri: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrapped up a visit to Kinshasa and Ituri, telling President Félix Tshisekedi the outbreak is likely far bigger than official figures and can only be stopped with stronger health-system capacity, early detection, safe burials, and real community buy-in. Outbreak Numbers Surge: Confirmed Ebola cases in DRC climbed to 343 (with Bunia airport set to reopen for humanitarian flights), as officials warned the virus may have spread undetected for months and that conflict and distrust are slowing contact tracing and isolation. Funding and Tools: WHO and partners highlighted a funding shortfall while discussing new approaches, including post-exposure prophylaxis trials and experimental vaccine work for Bundibugyo. Security Flashpoint: In North Kivu, the government condemned an ADF attack in Beni that killed 15 civilians and one soldier. Governance and Revenue: Kinshasa plans a centralized gambling monitoring platform after reports of huge revenue gaps between iGaming earnings and taxes collected. Critical Minerals: DRC approved higher royalties for strategic minerals, including lithium and cobalt-linked inputs, raising costs for miners as Kinshasa seeks more value from its critical resources. US Visa Shift: The US plans to cut Africa visa-processing embassies from nearly 50 to 20, with Kinshasa among remaining hubs.
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