AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoEbola Alert: Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading fast beyond Ituri, with cases and deaths rising sharply in North Kivu and Haut-Uele amid insecurity, displacement and a health workers’ strike. Health Funding: The Global Fund of Africa launched a US$1 billion fundraising push for 2027–2030 ahead of an Ottawa replenishment conference. Tobacco Policy: Southern Africa is urged to raise tobacco taxes to cut use and generate revenue for health and social services. Debt Pressure: More young South Africans are turning to debt counselling as cost-of-living strain and credit uncertainty bite. Green Hydrogen Push: South Africa will host the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town, while a deputy minister showcased progress in Japan. Trade & Standards: Kenya’s exporters say fragmented product standards and certification are blocking AfCFTA market access. Security & Shipping: Somali pirates’ hijackings remain elevated, adding pressure to Red Sea shipping lanes. Sports & Culture: Zimbabwe women recall Josephine Nkomo for a home T20I series vs South Africa; National Geographic’s new Africa wildlife series is narrated by Wunmi Mosaku.
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