AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWildlife & Conservation: Kinshasa’s Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary is caring for orphaned bonobos rescued from poachers and the bushmeat trade, with foster mothers like Micheline Nzonzi saying affection is often the difference between life and death for traumatized infants. Infrastructure & Connectivity: DRC PM Judith Suminwa praised China-backed ring-road works in Kinshasa, urging faster construction in the dry season to unblock transport and trade. Regional Deals: DRC and Uganda signed six new agreements covering trade, security, diplomacy and tourism, while also launching joint oil exploration in the Albertine Graben. Digital Payments Push: MainMoney rolled out palm-based biometrics in Kinshasa to expand financial inclusion without cards or smartphones. Eastern Security Pressure: ADF-linked violence and renewed attacks keep worsening conditions in North Kivu and Ituri, while drone strikes have reportedly killed civilians near M23-controlled areas. Energy for Mining: DRC is seeking an equity stake in a $270m cross-border power line to Zambia as miners chase more reliable electricity for local processing.
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