AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Surge in Eastern DRC: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has hit 3,200 confirmed cases and 1,405 deaths, with the virus spreading across 48 health zones in five provinces. Ituri remains the epicenter, while officials say contact tracing, border screening, and community awareness are being scaled up—yet health-worker strikes over unpaid wages are disrupting care. Security Crisis in Ituri: Separate reports say 27 civilians were killed and 11 missing in new attacks attributed to the ADF in Mambasa territory, with looting and displacement worsening an already fragile situation. Diplomacy: Israel and DR Congo’s foreign ministers met in Jerusalem and signed memoranda to expand cooperation, including diplomatic training and broader ties in trade, agriculture, technology, and healthcare. Human Rights & Environment: Human Rights Watch warns that pollution linked to Perenco’s oil operations in Kongo Central is exposing nearby communities to health risks, including respiratory problems, and alleges illegal flaring and harmful spills.
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