AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoEastern Security: Suspected ADF rebels struck villages of Mandeite and Ndiapanda in Mambasa territory (Ituri), killing at least 16 and forcing residents to flee; MONUSCO deployed support as search efforts were hampered by armed presence. Public Health & Community Life: The Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC is accelerating, with WHO warning response is “outpacing” efforts; reports highlight many deaths occurring in communities where people never reach care, and displacement camps face shortages of water, toilets, and hygiene supplies. Church-Led Mediation: As DRC’s national dialogue gains momentum, opposition coalition C64 postponed a planned Kinshasa protest march after appeals from Catholic and Protestant leaders, with churches pushing for inclusive talks as a path to peace. Inclusive Dialogue & Constitutional Tension: President Tshisekedi embraced inclusive national dialogue amid pressure and debate over possible constitutional changes that critics fear could extend his time in power, while religious leaders accepted a formal role in accompanying the process. Culture & Faith in the Region: At the FABC assembly, African church leaders discussed synodality as a way of being Church—focused on communion, listening, reconciliation, and bridge-building across cultures. Justice for Victims: DRC launched a new advisory council on atrocities in the east, bringing in senior war crimes lawyers to help institutions recognize crimes and pursue accountability and reparations.
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