AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDR Congo Ebola Update: WHO says the DRC outbreak is becoming “increasingly heterogeneous,” with community deaths rising to 75% of confirmed deaths (Aug 31–Sept 6), and warns transport and care-seeking barriers are slowing response. South Africa Economy & Transport Costs: Stats SA reports GDP contracted 0.2% in Q2 2026 and unemployment rose, while motorists brace for another fuel-price shock as petrol and diesel under-recoveries widen. JMPD Corruption Case: A Johannesburg Metro Police officer was jailed after allegedly disappearing with R1.5m cash taken during a roadside stop, renewing concerns about traffic-related bribery. Nigeria Security & Logistics: Nigerian Army arrests two suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics suppliers in Borno, recovering motorcycle parts and indicators. AfDB Shock Support: AfDB approved a $5.1bn response plan to shield Africa from energy and fertilizer shocks, with a one-year framework for targeted relief and resilience. Ports & Trade: APM Terminals signed MoUs for the Badagry deep-seaport, while Ghana’s Volta Lake port project is set to boost cargo movement and ease pressure on Tema. Ebola Logistics Note: WFP is scaling up support in Ituri and North Kivu, including veterinary surveillance and supplies to reduce animal-to-human transmission risks.
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