AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Surge in DR Congo: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has spread to a seventh province, with Sud-Ubangi confirming a rare Bundibugyo virus case after a man’s travel route from eastern Congo through Rwanda and Uganda, raising fears for neighboring areas. Kenya Emergency Buffer: Kenya is set to receive about $400m in World Bank emergency funding within six weeks to cushion shocks from energy costs, El Niño damage, and regional health risks including Ebola. Gambia Crackdown on Protests: Gambia’s police chief says demonstrations will require permits after unrest over power outages, with authorities citing vandalism arrests and tear gas use. Nigeria Arms Imports: Nigeria spent about N55bn on arms and ammunition imports in the first half of 2026, amid ongoing insecurity concerns. Oil Shipping Costs Jump: Tanker freight rates hit record highs as Middle East attacks keep disrupting routes, feeding into inflation pressures. West Africa Drug Bust: French and Dutch investigators seized 3.9 tons of cocaine worth €225m from a container linked to Ghana, aimed at the Netherlands. Spain-Morocco Fallout: Spain’s parliament backs citizenship for Sahrawis, a move tied to the Ceuta migrant crisis tensions. Dangote Refinery IPO: Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery IPO opens Monday, billed as Africa’s biggest debut, as capacity plans move toward 1.4m barrels per day.
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