AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEastern Conflict: Former president Joseph Kabila now leads a new coalition incorporating AFC-M23, which says it will challenge President Félix Tshisekedi’s government by any means, including force. The move threatens to complicate peace efforts as fighting continues in South Kivu. Ebola Outbreak: The DRC has reported 9,066 cases and 4,381 deaths across seven provinces. WHO expects a vaccine trial to begin by month’s end, but armed conflict and distrust are hampering the response. Health Services: Fear of Ebola is keeping women and children from seeking care in the east. Maternal deaths in Ituri rose nearly 70% from May to July compared with the same period last year, while childhood immunizations are falling. Kinshasa: Municipal councillors from 24 provinces have kept a seven-day sit-in outside the Finance Ministry, demanding full payment of operating allowances after receiving only half. Copper Trade: Mercuria has agreed to pay up to $250 million for three years of copper supply from Congolese operations.
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