AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Response: Congo is opening three new Ebola treatment centers in Ituri as the WHO warns of a public health emergency over a rare virus that has killed nearly 120 people, with no approved vaccines or medicines and cases now confirmed across several towns. EU Aid Conditionality: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says countries backing Russia or Iran could lose EU development aid, as Brussels weighs “European preference” and geopolitical risk in future funding. Digital Welfare in West Africa: Lomé hosts a four-day World Bank-backed workshop on digitalizing social benefit payments, aiming for interoperable systems across 10 West and Central African countries with BCEAO support. Ports and Trade: Nigeria’s marine minister says port capacity expansion and maritime reforms are meant to make the country a West and Central Africa logistics hub, while Dangote warns the region still faces port shortages. Senegal Economy—Bananas: Senegal cut banana import dependence from over 55% (2021) to under 20% (2025), targeting self-sufficiency by 2029 amid cold-chain and land-tenure gaps. World Cup Build-up: The USMNT roster reveal is set for May 26, while the US also waives World Cup visa bond requirements for eligible travelers.
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