AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDR Congo Crisis: Islamic State-linked fighters killed at least 44 civilians in Ituri, adding to deadly attacks near the Ebola outbreak, which has surpassed 11,000 cases and 5,400 deaths. Insecurity continues to obstruct the health response. Central African Republic: Hundreds protested in Bangui over rising fuel prices and the arrest of five civil-society leaders. Nigeria’s Trade Push: President Bola Tinubu launched construction of the $3.5 billion Bakassi Deep Seaport, targeting congestion at Lagos ports and stronger regional trade. Health Funding: A proposed US budget would cut country-level health aid to zero in eight nations, including South Africa and the Central African Republic. Zimbabwe’s Power Supply: Hwange Units 7 and 8 are scheduled for maintenance from 15 November into January, reducing generation capacity as ZESA plans to lean on Kariba and regional imports. Regional Energy Access: The World Bank, COMESA and the Global Carbon Council launched a financing framework aimed at expanding electricity access to 100 million people across Eastern and Southern Africa.
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