AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Response: DR Congo has started vaccinating healthcare workers in Bunia, targeting front-line staff in Ituri’s hardest-hit zones (Bunia and Mongbwalu) with Ervebo, as cases rise to 7,541 confirmed and 3,639 deaths. Water Crisis: A new World Meteorological Organization analysis warns that by 2025, 42% of the world’s territory had freshwater deficits below historical norms, with worsening drought and flood swings. Governance & Service Delivery: Lesotho’s public service minister urged officials in Quthing to improve delivery and tackle workplace incivility, including delays in post-retirement pay. Regional Trade & Finance: Ghana’s media agency lead says Anglophone–Francophone communication gaps are holding back intra-Africa trade and digital finance, with intra-trade still far below Europe/Asia levels. Africa in Global Diplomacy: Kenya’s President Ruto heads to the UN General Assembly to push the KSh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery and an AI agenda. Waste Colonialism: A report highlights “waste colonialism,” where rich countries ship plastic and e-waste abroad, leaving poorer communities to manage toxic afterlives. Public Health Support: Saudi charity KSrelief will pay Gaza orphans $100 monthly and extend similar support in Djibouti.
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