AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth Crisis: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged to 6,186 confirmed cases and 3,007 deaths, with WHO urging a faster scale-up of response as vaccine deployment faces strain and uncertainty. Public Health & Vaccines: A global mpox vaccine reserve is being set up to improve fair access during future outbreaks, aiming to prevent low-income countries from falling behind again. Disease Watch: A new analysis warns measles is spreading fast in 2026, driven mainly by falling vaccination coverage and undernutrition. Diplomacy & Security: China’s Xi backed West Asian countries’ push for a new security architecture during talks with Egypt’s Sisi, stressing Palestinian centrality and opposing external interference. Egypt–China Dealmaking: Egypt and China agreed on a third phase of the Suez Canal industrial zone expansion and more local-currency cooperation, targeting sectors from renewables to EVs. Economy & Finance: The IMF reached a staff-level deal with Senegal for a $2.2bn loan tied to reforms after earlier debt misreporting concerns. Tech & Startups: Askya launched a zero-equity AI accelerator offering up to $200,000 per startup for African founders. Transport & Markets: Uber is exiting Nigeria and Uganda, reshaping ride-hailing competition as drivers and riders scramble for alternatives.
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