AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoBasketball & Youth Development: NBA Africa and Quest Water Global kicked off a multi-year plan to build or renovate 55 basketball courts across the DRC by 2030, honoring Dikembe Mutombo with a renovated court at Cercle Onatra in Kinshasa and a planned second site in Mbuji-Mayi. National Dialogue & Church Role: Catholic bishops reaffirmed openness to DR Congo’s national dialogue, urging an inclusive process as preparatory structures take shape. Congo River Diplomacy: Tshisekedi and Denis Sassou Nguesso sealed a de-escalation deal after the Makotipoko incident, agreeing on steps like joint border patrols and compensation for victims. Human Rights & Justice: Amnesty’s “six million voices for justice” campaign spotlights ongoing impunity in eastern DRC, with victims demanding accountability. Health & Women’s Safety: A study highlights cervical cancer prevention challenges among informal sector women in eastern DRC, pointing to gaps in access and knowledge. Culture & Inclusion: Reports from Burkina Faso spotlight Vibra-Signe dance, a technique empowering deaf dancers—Fientan even won a Kinshasa Francophone Games gold medal. Corruption Case: Semlex, a Belgian passport-maker linked to Congo’s passport contract, is set to stand trial in Brussels over alleged corruption and money laundering.
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