AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoEbola Response in DR Congo: Africa CDC urged immediate rollout of the DRC’s decision to deploy the Ervebo vaccine as the rare Bundibugyo outbreak spreads fast, with 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths reported. Public Health Preparedness: Kinshasa says isolation facilities and labs are ready if Ebola reaches the capital, as officials warn the outbreak could become the deadliest ever. Urban Safety in Uganda: UN-Habitat and KCCA handed over the first phase of Kiteezi landfill rehabilitation in Kampala after the 2024 collapse that killed 46 people, with Japan funding the emergency stabilization. Gender Justice in Nigeria: Men, religious and traditional leaders called for stronger enforcement of Nigeria’s Violence Against Persons law and better protection for survivors amid concerns over gender-based violence and child marriage. Sports Spotlight (Malawi): Malawi reached the WAFCON final after a historic run, including a 3-2 win over Nigeria powered by the Chawinga sisters. Migration Flashpoint (Ceuta): Morocco and Spain reinforced border security after online rumours and a new campaign stoked fears of another mass crossing into Ceuta. Local Governance (Cape Town): Cape Town expanded its pensioner rates rebate for Life Right holders, raising income thresholds and offering relief on a sliding scale. Kidnapping Update (Niger): US missionary Kevin Rideout, kidnapped in Niger last October, was released and is back in US custody.
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