AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Alarm in Congo: Africa CDC confirms a fresh Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths so far, plus one imported case reported in Uganda; lab tests show 13 of 20 samples positive and officials warn the border proximity to Uganda and South Sudan could raise transmission risk. EU Migration Crackdown: Frontex says irregular crossings into the EU fell 40% in the first four months, as tougher enforcement and North Africa cooperation continue—though the Mediterranean remains deadly. Africa-France Power Play: France and Kenya host the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, with Macron expected and 30 African leaders, as questions grow over why France is doubling down on Anglophone East Africa amid Sahel strain. Energy & Connectivity Moves: Guinea signs the MEDUSA cable construction deal to boost internet resilience, while Nigeria’s oil push continues with TotalEnergies and Chevron planning new exploration/appraisal drilling. Regional Economy Signals: Ghana completes its IMF-backed reforms with stabilization gains, while UN agencies warn Sudan’s hunger crisis is set to worsen as rains approach.
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