AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Alert: UKHSA tells NHS staff to brace for Ebola cases as DR Congo’s outbreak grows, with officials warning the true scale may be far higher than confirmed figures. Public Health in Congo: Doctors in Ituri say they’re treating suspected Ebola without tests and with too little protection—“We live with fear.” Desert Tragedy: At least 49 people die of thirst in Niger’s Sahara after a lorry breaks down, underscoring the deadly risks on migration routes. Climate Shock for West Africa: El Niño fears return after NASA detects a Pacific warm-water surge, raising concerns for cocoa output and prices across Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. Mining & Development: Ghana’s Chamber of Mines says CSR alone won’t transform mining communities; value retention and local participation matter more. Regional Trade & Finance: Afreximbank appoints Olowononi as Southern Africa regional director, while Ghana posts a $2.2bn African trade surplus and pushes port expansion. Energy & Industry: Dangote begins work on a second crude processing unit to add 700,000 bpd, boosting Nigeria’s refining ambitions. Governance & Security: Burkina Faso junta cracks down on dissent, detaining an influential imam and others.
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