AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth Sovereignty Under Pressure: DR Congo is moving fast on a rare, hard-to-treat Ebola strain in Ituri, with the health minister announcing three new treatment centres in Bunia and WHO declaring the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern as suspected cases and deaths climb and Uganda reports linked infections. Regional Risk Controls: Rwanda has temporarily closed Rusizi I and II border posts with DRC, while keeping essential travel open under screening, as officials warn the outbreak could spread further. Cost-of-Living Shock Ripple: Kenya’s fuel protests shut roads into Nairobi, with tear gas and school disruptions following steep fuel price jumps—another reminder of how energy volatility hits trade and food prices. Rwanda Business Boost: BRD secured a $25m BADEA facility to expand lending for export-oriented firms, manufacturing, affordable housing and women-led enterprises. Africa Trade Momentum: A report says AfCFTA could lift intra-African commerce to 53% if free movement and ratification gaps are closed.
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