AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Response in DR Congo: WHO says the Bundibugyo strain is spreading faster than health systems can track, with 900+ suspected cases and 101 confirmed in DR Congo, plus confirmed cases in Uganda; risk is raised to “very high” inside the country as delays force responders to “play catch-up.” Ebola Alerts Abroad: Belgium reissued hospital and doctor emergency guidance after a false alarm in Roeselare, while Ethiopia stepped up screening and lab capacity to prevent a potential outbreak. Angola Energy & Industry: TGS won a high-end 4D streamer contract offshore Angola, starting early July, and Angola’s refining push is framed as a lesson in breaking “engineered dependency” on imported fuel. Regional Trade & Minerals: The US Senate confirmed Frank Garcia as top Africa envoy, highlighting the Lobito Corridor as a model for trade and investment; meanwhile, a new look at Africa’s critical minerals argues the continent supplies raw materials but captures little clean-energy manufacturing value. Climate & Cities: African leaders warned at the World Urban Forum that extreme weather and rapid urbanisation are outpacing housing and resilience funding, with Angola cited for major residential-sector investment. Tech & IP: A report flags a digital divide in African trademark protection systems, pushing for more “paperless” processes to speed up filings and decisions.
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