AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Watch: DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is still accelerating, with WHO declaring it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and health teams probing suspected cases in Italy and Brazil as the virus spreads beyond Africa. Public Health Funding: Liberia’s NPHIL defends a proposed US$4.2m Ebola preparedness budget, arguing prevention is cheaper than crisis response, while lawmakers face renewed pressure to back the plan. Regional Diplomacy: South Africa and Kenya kick off a state-visit push with multiple agreements covering trade, tourism and security, with leaders also flagging cooperation on health security. Security Strategy: Liberia’s president launches a National Security Strategy focused on threats ranging from cyberattacks and organised crime to climate and public health risks. Transport & Mobility: Kenya’s Bolt says a viral claim that it will exit the market is fraudulent, amid ongoing driver and regulator disputes. Water Access: First Abu Dhabi Bank partners with Water.org and WaterEquity to expand safe water and sanitation financing in emerging markets. Economy & Currency: Zambia’s kwacha breaks into the K17 range as mining inflows, harvest gains and debt management support the rebound.
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