AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Emergency: The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains out of control six months after its declaration, with more than 11,200 reported infections and 5,500 deaths. Attacks on health workers and shortages are hampering the response. Migration: Nearly 2,200 people, many from West Africa, reached Spain’s Canary Islands over two days, as arrivals put pressure on El Hierro and Spain declared an emergency. Cape Verde Election: Voters chose between incumbent José Maria Neves and Joana Rosa, who could become the country’s first female president; a runoff is possible if no candidate wins a majority. Regional Tensions: Guinea expelled 1,557 West African nationals convicted of illegal gold mining after a crackdown in which at least 10 people were killed in clashes. Power Supply: Zimbabwe’s Hwange Units 7 and 8 are undergoing maintenance through January, raising concerns about electricity shortages over the festive season. Industry: Nigeria’s Dangote-Sinotruk venture unveiled the country’s first locally assembled electric heavy-duty truck, with charging support and technician training planned.
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