AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Response & Health Security: Eastern DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is still accelerating, with communities in Ituri rejecting the science behind the disease and health facilities reporting shortages of tests and protective gear; WHO says the fight is “catching up” but warns the crisis is far from over as cases spread toward Uganda, while a Chinese medical expert team arrives in Kinshasa to support the response and Moderna advances a potential vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain. Aviation & Trade Links: Air Congo plans nonstop Kinshasa–Brussels flights from July 1, 2026, using a Boeing 787-8 wet-leased from Ethiopian Airlines, aiming to break Brussels Airlines’ dominance on the route. Governance & Revenue: DR Congo moves to tighten gambling oversight after a major tax gap, including a centralized monitoring platform to improve fiscal control and meet FATF expectations. US Policy Impact on Business Travel: The US will cut visa processing across Africa from nearly 50 missions to 20 hubs, including Kinshasa, reshaping travel costs and timelines for students, workers, and business travelers. Sports Disruption: Ebola fears force Spain to cancel DR Congo’s warmup friendly vs Chile, adding uncertainty to World Cup preparations. Migration & Consular Services: Kinshasa says more than half of a group of South American deportees sent from the US have already left the country, while the Kenyan Embassy urges Kenyans in DR Congo and neighboring states to register for consular support.
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