AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClean Energy Deal: The DRC signed a landmark US-Congolese partnership with ANSER to develop up to 2 GW of clean-energy infrastructure, aiming to cut the industrial power deficit and expand electricity access in rural and peri-urban areas. Ebola Crisis & Business Disruption: Ebola in the DRC has surged past 4,000 confirmed cases, with WHO warning the outbreak is spreading faster than the response; WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus urged massive scale-up, while health workers reportedly strike over unpaid wages. Port-to-Capital Risk: Authorities intercepted a Kisangani-bound river boat carrying about 200 people near Kinshasa and launched mobile testing after a suspected Ebola death, with screening extended to all passengers and crew. Mining Policy Shock: Congo banned exports of copper and cobalt concentrates to force local processing, with possible one-year waivers for “strategic” cases. Cobalt Uranium Row: The DRC said it will investigate claims that uranium was found in China-bound cobalt shipments; Chinese mining firms deny the allegations. Aviation Connectivity: Emirates and South African Airways expanded their codeshare with access to nine additional destinations, including Kinshasa, boosting regional travel options for business and trade.
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