AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Response: WHO says five people infected with a rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain have recovered in eastern Congo, as a new treatment center opens in Bunia; the outbreak has reported hundreds of suspected cases and deaths across Congo and Uganda, with no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain. Health Funding Pressure: Africa CDC warns partner commitments for the emergency response have fallen sharply (from nearly $500m to about $290m), angering officials as health workers continue containment work. AfDB Financing Push (Congo-hosted): At the AfDB annual meetings in Brazzaville, the bank’s president urged Africa to mobilise its estimated $4tn in domestic savings to close a roughly $400bn annual development gap, pointing to risk-mitigation tools to unlock long-term investment. Trade Finance Outlook: AfDB’s 2025 Trade Finance Report says Africa’s trade finance gap is narrowing post-Covid, but warns geopolitical shocks could reverse gains. Congo Regional Policy: Congo’s visa-free move for Africans from 2027 is highlighted as a boost for mobility and regional business links.
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