AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoItaly–DRC Cooperation: Med-Or and Kinshasa signed an MoU with Italy’s broader Mattei Plan push, focusing on training, capacity building, and sector expertise. Ebola Update & Health Gaps: WHO says the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak is still not under control: cases fell in Ituri and Haut-Uele but surged 73% in North Kivu, with many deaths happening before people reach treatment; women and girls face disproportionate risk as caregivers. Malaria in Remote Areas: DR Congo’s national malaria program shared grim figures for severe malaria in children 6–59 months, urging alternative treatment options where access is hardest. Kinshasa Protest Controls: A report on how internet shutdowns crush protest momentum, with telecoms often deciding what messages and calls can reach people. M23 vs Kinshasa Hate Speech: M23 denounced the reinstatement of Sylvain Ekenge as military spokesperson, calling it “institutionalization of hate speech.” Youth Skills for Peace: JA Africa and Z Zurich Foundation will train 20,000 young people across Francophone Africa, including in the DRC, linking economic inclusion to stability. Culture & Payments: Fally Ipupa became Visa Pay brand ambassador in Kinshasa, tying digital payments to the country’s cashless agenda.
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