AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Crisis: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged past 1,000 deaths in just over two months, with 2,536 infections confirmed—moving far faster than the 2014/2016 epidemic and driven by the Bundibugyo virus. Catholic Church Discipline: In Brazzaville, a new Catholic archdiocesan directive tightens liturgical rules, including when funeral Masses can be held and strict limits on Eucharist celebrations outside approved worship sites. Women & Digital Economy: UNECA launched a four-year initiative to boost women’s digital entrepreneurship in Namibia, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and the Republic of Congo, pairing training for women with policy support for governments. Culture & Food: Jessica Nabongo, known for visiting every country, is preparing a 195-recipe cookbook tied to her food memories, plus a Detroit supper club launch. Religion & Violence: A Congolese pastor in Durban was arrested after an alleged stabbing of a woman more than 40 times, with the case now entangled in South Africa’s anti-illegal immigration debate. Science & Nature: A new study links “green” mineral mining to major biodiversity harm, including significant forest loss in the Congo Basin.
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