AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHIV Prevention Breakthrough (South Africa): South Africa has officially begun rolling out lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug, with President Cyril Ramaphosa calling it a major turning point; the rollout starts at 360 public health facilities in high-burden districts, aiming to reach about 3 million people over three years, backed by Global Fund and CIFF support. Ebola Emergency (DR Congo & Uganda): WHO and Africa CDC unveiled a joint $518m response plan as the outbreak in Central Africa threatens to surge to 20,000 cases without strong public health action; the UAE also tightened entry rules for travellers from affected countries. Xenophobia Fallout (South Africa): Nigeria says over 1,000 citizens have registered for voluntary repatriation from South Africa amid anti-immigrant violence, with screening underway and penalties waived for eligible applicants. Sports Integrity & AFCON/AFCON U-17: Senegal’s AFCON 2025 team faces doping allegations after players reportedly refused tests, while Morocco’s U-17 side advanced in AFCON U-17 after beating Egypt 2-1. Trade & Industry (Energy): Dangote’s refinery ramp-up to 700,000 bpd is reshaping Africa’s fuel flows, boosting exports of petrol, diesel and jet fuel.
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