AGP Executive Report

Ebola Update: Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has killed 600 and reached 1,759 confirmed cases, with officials now investigating suspected infections in Tshopo province (including Kisangani) after earlier spread beyond the Ituri epicentre. Public Health Response: WHO says the outbreak is the fastest-growing on the continent, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain with no approved vaccine or treatment, while clinical trials are underway and treatment centres face capacity strain. Security & Tech Governance: Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu says state police will deepen community policing and boost intelligence gathering, with implementation planned through consultations, capacity building, and coordination between federal and state forces. Energy & Industry: A panel at NOG Energy Week highlights FLNG as a fast-growing way to process and export offshore gas, noting Africa hosts multiple operating FLNG projects including in Congo. Agritech Spotlight: Togolese entrepreneur Edeh Dona Etchri’s E-AgriBusiness platform uses web, mobile, USSD, SMS, chatbots and call centres to digitize agricultural value chains across Central Africa, including the Republic of Congo.

Public Health Emergency: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 600 deaths and 1,759 confirmed cases, with officials now investigating suspected infections in provinces previously unaffected, including Kisangani (Tshopo) and Haut-Uele. International Response: The CDC says a U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for Ebola, and authorities are working to identify close contacts and prevent further spread. Containment Pressure: WHO officials warn the outbreak is still in an expansion phase, with challenges including limited treatment capacity, ongoing population movement, and reports of healthcare workers not being paid since the outbreak was declared. Local Tech & Health Capacity: Clinical trials for potential treatments are underway as Congo pushes to add more beds and strengthen zoonotic disease surveillance and response.

Ebola Update (Congo): Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed 600 people and reached 1,759 confirmed cases, with health authorities investigating two suspected infections in Tshopo province (including Kisangani) after the virus appeared to spread beyond the original Ituri focus—while treatment centers run near capacity and some healthcare workers report unpaid benefits. Energy & Tech (Congo): At NOG Energy Week 2026, industry leaders highlighted Floating LNG (FLNG) as a fast route to monetize offshore gas, noting existing FLNG activity in Congo and positioning the country among Africa’s key FLNG hubs. Local Science & Environment (Congo Basin): Scientists traced where the Congo River’s massive freshwater flow ends up in the Atlantic, adding new detail to how the basin shapes regional ecosystems. Digital Agriculture (Congo): A Congolese-linked e-agriculture platform (E-AgriBusiness) is expanding across Central Africa using web, mobile, USSD, SMS, and chat support to digitize farming value chains. Mining & Investment (Congo): The Republic of Congo is set to push its mining agenda at MOTA 2026, with officials stressing project discipline and funding needs for strategic assets like Kola potash. Public Health Capacity: A separate report on high-level isolation units explains how specialized hospital setups can be activated quickly during outbreaks like Ebola—relevant for strengthening Congo’s response readiness.

Ebola Update (Congo): Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has hit 600 deaths and 1,759 confirmed cases, with officials investigating two suspected infections in Kisangani (Tshopo province)—one linked to Ituri’s Nia-Nia health zone and another with no known connection—while WHO warns the outbreak is still expanding and treatment centers are near capacity. Public Health Capacity: Ebola clinical trials have started, but funding gaps and insecurity are complicating response, alongside reports of healthcare workers not being paid. Energy & Tech for Congo: At NOG Energy Week, FLNG was highlighted as a fast-growing way to process and export offshore gas without heavy onshore infrastructure, with Congo listed among active FLNG locations. Local Digital Agriculture: A Congo-linked agri-tech platform, E-AgriBusiness, connects farmers and value-chain players via web, mobile, USSD, SMS, and call centers—showing how digital tools are being used to modernize agriculture in the region. Mining Policy (MOTA 2026): The MOTA 2026 Summit in Paris focused on balancing mining sovereignty with investor confidence, with Congo pushing for priority projects not to be stalled by funding failures.

Ebola Update: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 600 deaths and 1,759 confirmed cases, with authorities investigating two suspected infections in Tshopo’s Kisangani—one linked to Ituri’s Nia-Nia zone and another with no clear connection—while WHO warns the outbreak is still expanding and treatment centers are near capacity. Health Systems & Response: Reports point to funding shortages, unpaid healthcare workers, and ongoing efforts to add beds and strengthen contact follow-up as insecurity and population movement complicate containment. Energy Tech & LNG: Industry voices at NOG Energy Week highlight FLNG as a fast-growing way to process and export offshore gas, noting Africa’s growing role with projects in Cameroon, Mozambique, Congo, Gabon and more. Digital Agriculture: A Togolese entrepreneur’s E-AgriBusiness platform is expanding across Central Africa using web, mobile, USSD, SMS, chatbots and call centers to digitize farm value chains. Mining & Investment Policy: At MOTA 2026 in Paris, Congo’s mining leadership pushed for priority projects not to be held hostage by funding delays, while stressing legal stability to keep investor confidence.

Ebola Update (Congo): Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 600 deaths and 1,759 confirmed cases, with health authorities investigating new suspected infections in Tshopo (including Kisangani) and Haut-Uele—areas previously not linked to the outbreak—while WHO warns the spread is still in an expansion phase and treatment capacity remains tight. Public Health Systems: Reports highlight operational strain: treatment centers are near full, some healthcare workers say they’ve not been paid, and authorities are pushing harder contact follow-up and isolation. Energy & Tech (Regional LNG): A new industry push spotlights FLNG as a fast-growing way to process and export offshore gas without heavy onshore infrastructure, with Africa cited as a key hub including Congo among active locations. Digital Agriculture (Congo-linked): A Togolese agritech platform, E-AgriBusiness, is expanding across Central Africa via web, mobile, USSD, SMS and support services—showing how tech can modernize farm value chains. Ocean Science (Congo River): Researchers tracked how Congo River freshwater travels into the Atlantic, carried offshore by rotating ocean eddies, improving models for climate and marine ecosystems.

Ebola Response in Congo: The WHO says the outbreak is still in an expansion phase, with confirmed cases rising to 1,581 and deaths to 526, as contact tracing gaps and limited treatment capacity (700 beds, ~90% full) slow containment. Public Health Readiness: Separate coverage highlights the push to strengthen zoonotic disease surveillance and response through learning resources and a One Health action plan approach. Congo River Science: Researchers tracked how Congo River freshwater spreads across the Atlantic, showing giant ocean eddies can carry it hundreds of kilometers offshore—useful for better ocean and climate models. Energy & Investment: Brazzaville is set to host the Congo Energy & Investment Forum in 2027, aiming to pull in global investors and technology providers for Congo’s oil and LNG push. Digital Agriculture Spotlight: A Congolese-region tech entrepreneur profile spotlights E-AgriBusiness, a platform using web, mobile, USSD, SMS and chat tools to digitize farm value chains. Surveillance Tech Warning: A study warns Chinese surveillance systems in parts of Africa could enable digital authoritarianism with weak privacy oversight.

Ebola Update (Congo): The WHO says the Ebola outbreak in Congo is still in its expansion phase, with 1,581 confirmed cases and 526 deaths reported, as contact tracing and isolation continue despite treatment centers running near capacity. Water & Climate Science (Congo River): New research tracks how Congo River freshwater—about 40,000 cubic metres every second—gets carried hundreds of kilometres offshore by rotating ocean eddies, reshaping models of ocean circulation and marine ecosystems. Digital Agriculture (Congo region): Togolese entrepreneur Edeh Dona Etchri highlights E-AgriBusiness, a multi-channel platform (web, mobile, USSD, SMS) used across Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon and the Republic of the Congo to digitize agricultural value chains. Energy Investment (Brazzaville): The Republic of Congo is set to host the Congo Energy & Investment Forum in 2027, aiming to pull in global investors and technology providers to accelerate energy deals. Mining Policy (MOTA 2026): At the MOTA 2026 Summit in Paris, Congo’s mining leadership pushed for priority projects not to be held hostage by funding failures while balancing sovereignty and investor confidence. Surveillance Tech (Africa): A report warns Chinese public-space surveillance systems across multiple African countries could enable digital authoritarianism, with privacy and oversight concerns. Big Tech Regulation (Nigeria/Congo region): Nigeria’s president orders the FCCPC to investigate Meta, Google, X and some AI platforms over alleged exploitation of Nigerian media content—an important signal for digital rights across the region.

Ebola Update: WHO says Africa’s Ebola outbreak is still in its expansion phase, with 1,581 confirmed cases and 526 deaths reported from Congo and Uganda, as officials push for more beds and tighter follow-up of contacts. Oil & Industry: Dangote Industries has started preliminary work on a $17bn, 700,000-bpd refinery in Kenya’s Lamu area, with soil tests and engineering underway and construction expected to take years. Mining Policy: The MOTA 2026 Summit in Paris focused on securing Africa’s mining future, balancing sovereignty with investor confidence, and pushing “above ground” sustainability. Congo River Science: Researchers traced how Congo River freshwater travels hundreds of kilometers offshore via rotating ocean eddies, improving models for climate and marine ecosystems. Digital Rights: A report warns Chinese surveillance tech deployed across parts of Africa could enable digital authoritarianism, with privacy and oversight concerns. Health Systems: India’s health ministry rolled out consultations and e-learning plans to strengthen zoonotic disease surveillance using a One Health approach.

Ebola Watch: WHO says the Congo outbreak is still in its expansion phase, with 1,581 confirmed cases and 526 deaths, as contact tracing gaps and near-full treatment centers slow stabilization. Public Health Tech: India’s Health Ministry is rolling out a One Health zoonoses action plan with e-learning modules and stronger lab and surveillance coordination. Critical Minerals Strategy: A new policy report details how the Quad can operationalise the 2025 Critical Minerals Initiative to reduce dependence on ex-China supply chains. Energy & Investment: Congo-Brazzaville will host the Congo Energy & Investment Forum in 2027, aiming to pull in global investors and technology for upstream and LNG growth. Ocean Science: Researchers traced how Congo River freshwater moves into the Atlantic, carried hundreds of kilometers by rotating ocean eddies. Digital Rights: Experts warn Chinese surveillance tech in parts of Africa could enable digital authoritarianism with weak privacy oversight. Biosafety & Lab-Leak Fallout: US “lab-leak” investigations are escalating, with more researchers facing scrutiny and legal action.

Energy & Investment: Congo Energy & Investment Forum 2027 is set for June 1–3, 2027 in Brazzaville, aiming to pull in OPEC, African energy bodies, IOCs, financiers and tech providers to accelerate deals in oil and LNG. Public Health (One Health): The Health Ministry is pushing a One Health action plan for zoonotic diseases, rolling out learning resources and e-learning modules to strengthen surveillance and lab-linked response. Science (Ocean Research): A new study traces how Congo River freshwater—about 40,000 cubic metres every second—gets carried hundreds of kilometres offshore by rotating ocean eddies, shaping climate and marine ecosystems. Digital Finance (MSMEs): Optasia expands merchant lending across emerging markets, including deployments in Gabon and South Sudan, as Africa’s MSME credit gap drives fintech growth.

Congo River Science: Scientists tracked how Congo River freshwater—about 40,000 cubic metres every second—gets carried hundreds of kilometres offshore by rotating ocean eddies, reshaping models of ocean circulation and marine ecosystems. Ebola & Lab Health: Congo outbreak coverage highlights new Ebola treatment clinical trial starts and a race for rapid Ebola tests, alongside lab safety reporting tied to potential pathogen exposure at a U.S. facility. Wildlife in Congo: New listening-device findings confirm African manatees in the Tchimpounga Nature Reserve, supporting habitat protection and long-term acoustic monitoring. Local Tech & Business Finance: Optasia expands merchant lending across emerging markets, including Gabon and South Sudan, as MSMEs push for better access to productive credit. Energy & Climate Data: A global gas flaring report says Nigeria and seven other countries drive 83%+ of flaring, underscoring methane and emissions risks. Digital Media Regulation (Region): Nigeria’s competition watchdog is set to investigate Meta, Google, X and some generative AI platforms over alleged exploitation of Nigerian media content.

Energy & Climate: A new World Bank-linked tracker says Nigeria was among the top gas-flaring countries in 2025, with global flaring rising for a third straight year to 167 billion cubic metres—highlighting wasted energy and higher emissions. Marine Science (Congo): Researchers used computer modeling and satellite data to trace how the Congo River’s ~40,000 cubic metres of freshwater per second gets carried hundreds of kilometres into the Atlantic by short-lived, powerful ocean events—key for fisheries and climate patterns. Public Health (Congo-linked): Coverage flags ongoing Ebola treatment research and the push for rapid Ebola tests as outbreaks worsen, alongside lab safety reporting about potential pathogen exposure at a US facility. Fintech for MSMEs (Congo): Optasia says its merchant lending push is expanding, with growth expected in markets including the Republic of Congo as Africa’s credit gap drives new digital business finance. Conservation (Congo): African manatees have been confirmed in the Tchimpounga Nature Reserve, with plans for long-term acoustic monitoring to strengthen habitat protection.

Ebola Response in Congo: A WHO-backed clinical trial has started in eastern Congo to test a monoclonal antibody (MBP134) and an antiviral (remdesivir) against the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, as the outbreak grows to 1,400+ confirmed cases and 438 deaths. Rapid Testing Push: A separate effort is narrowing down five manufacturers for a rapid antigen test that could deliver results in the field within weeks, aiming to speed up isolation and containment. Congo River Science: New research tracks how the Congo River’s massive freshwater flow (about 40,000 cubic metres per second) gets trapped by swirling ocean currents and carried hundreds of kilometres into the Atlantic—affecting circulation, climate, and fisheries. Wildlife Monitoring: African manatees have been confirmed in the Tchimpounga Nature Reserve, with plans for long-term acoustic monitoring to protect their habitat. Fintech Growth in Congo: Optasia reports strong momentum in microfinancing and expects revenue growth of up to 60%, citing expansion that includes the Republic of Congo.

Ebola Response in Congo: A WHO-sponsored clinical trial has started in eastern Congo to test a monoclonal antibody (MBP134) and an antiviral (remdesivir) against the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, as cases rise to 1,406 with 438 deaths. Rapid Testing Race: A rapid antigen test push has narrowed to five potential manufacturers, aiming for field trials in mid-July to speed up diagnosis and isolation. Conservation Tech: New listening-device work has confirmed African manatees in the Tchimpounga Nature Reserve, with plans for long-term acoustic monitoring and local technician training. Biodiversity & Climate Research: A new study traces how the Congo River’s huge freshwater flow moves into the Atlantic using ocean modeling and satellite/ship data, helping explain plume behavior and eddy transport. Fintech for MSMEs: Optasia says it has launched merchant lending, with deployments planned in Gabon and South Sudan, as Africa’s credit gap pushes more business-focused digital finance. Local Tech/Business: Optasia’s trading update also points to revenue growth expectations across multiple markets, including the Republic of Congo.

Ebola Response: A WHO-backed clinical trial has started in Congo to test a monoclonal antibody (MBP134) and an antiviral (remdesivir) against the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, as cases rise to 1,406 with 438 deaths, while a separate push is narrowing a rapid antigen test race to five manufacturers for faster field diagnosis. Wildlife Monitoring: New listening-based research has confirmed African manatees in the Tchimpounga Nature Reserve, supporting plans for long-term acoustic monitoring and stronger habitat protection. Conservation Tech: Researchers are exploring a low-cost way to cut dolphin bycatch by attaching warning sounds from empty plastic bottles to fishing nets, aiming to make nets easier for dolphins to detect. Nature & Climate Science: A new study traces how the Congo River’s massive freshwater flow spreads into the Atlantic, using ocean modeling to explain how rotating currents carry it far offshore. Digital Finance: Optasia shares jumped after a trading update, with microfinancing now driving most revenue and growth flagged across Ghana, Pakistan, Indonesia, and the Republic of Congo.