AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Update (DRC-Rwanda border): Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases have surged past 1,000 to 1,003, with 254 deaths, as health authorities in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu intensify surveillance and prevention; meanwhile, the Goma–Gisenyi crossing has been closed since a case was confirmed in Goma, disrupting livelihoods for traders and farmers who rely on the route. Refugees & Protection (Rwanda): Rwanda reaffirmed its commitment to refugee protection on World Refugee Day, highlighting dignity, self-reliance and access to services; the country also received 173 asylum seekers evacuated from Libya. Media & Migration (Regional): Journalists from across Eastern Africa adopted the Mombasa Statement to push fact-based reporting on migration, aiming to curb misinformation and unsafe movement. Health (Malaria drive): In Gisagara, faith leaders and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre launched community mobilization under “Zero Malaria Starts With Me,” promoting nets, early treatment and mosquito-breeding control. Economy & Trade (AfCFTA push): Morocco renewed calls for faster AfCFTA implementation, arguing intra-African trade remains far below potential despite the free trade zone. Sports (World Cup talk): Nigeria’s World Cup absence continues to spark debate, with former players blaming the squad for failing to qualify.
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