AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Crisis: The outbreak has reached 9,066 confirmed cases and 4,381 deaths across seven provinces, making it the DRC’s deadliest and the world’s second-deadliest Ebola epidemic. Insecurity and limited access are hampering containment; a vaccine trial is expected to begin soon, while Kenya has tightened screening and quarantine rules after an imported case. Eastern Conflict: Former president Joseph Kabila is leading the new Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, bringing together AFC/M23 leaders and declaring it will challenge President Félix Tshisekedi’s government, including by force. The move deepens concerns as fighting continues in the east. Peace Efforts: A UN envoy says there is a “window of opportunity” for peace as US- and Qatar-led initiatives show progress, but warns the humanitarian and security situation is worsening and urges parties to turn ceasefire commitments into action. Education: Ebola-related fears and inadequate school protections are disrupting learning for nearly 1.8 million children in affected areas.
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