AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBelgium–Kinshasa Tensions: President Félix Tshisekedi’s office ordered staff to avoid contact with Belgium’s embassy after Belgian police searched properties linked to his relatives in a money-laundering probe. The allegations have not been proven. Political Crackdown: The government banned 13 parties, including former president Joseph Kabila’s PPRD, prompting opposition accusations of repression. Ebola Emergency: The outbreak has spread to an eighth province, with more than 9,000 cases and over 4,400 deaths reported. Kenya’s third case is a quarantined relative of its first patients, linked to the DRC outbreak; officials say there is no sign of community spread. Eastern Conflict: Kabila now leads a new political-military alliance involving M23, raising fears of further escalation as regional ministers prepare to meet in Zambia. Mining: State-owned Gécamines will market up to 240,000 tonnes of Kipushi zinc concentrate over two years through a joint venture with Mercuria. Regional Dispute: Kinshasa condemned Formula One’s decision to race in Rwanda, amid criticism over rights and Rwanda’s alleged backing of M23.
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