AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Emergency: The CDC escalated its response to Level One as the DRC-Uganda Ebola outbreak surpassed 1,100 cases and 300 deaths, with the Bundibugyo strain driving the surge and deepening hunger risks. Counterterrorism: Nigerian forces say senior ISWAP commanders and 76 fighters surrendered in Borno after intensified Operation HADIN KAI, while troops also arrested a suspected ISWAP spy linked to planned base attacks. Gold Value-Add: Guinea plans a regional gold refining hub, with a new $30m refinery expected to begin commercial operations in July, as West African states push to process bullion at home. Press Freedom Under Strain: Uganda’s army chief ordered the shutdown of NTV Uganda, Spark TV and Daily Monitor, sparking fresh alarms over shrinking space for dissent. Regional Business & Trade: Tanzania and Dangote discussed multi-billion-dollar investments across infrastructure, fertiliser and power, while Oman joined Tanzania’s SabaSaba trade fair to promote Omani products. Aviation Links: Ibom Air launched scheduled Uyo–Accra flights, and Philippine Airlines will resume Manila–Dubai nonstop service from Oct. 2, 2026.
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