AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Emergency Escalates: The WHO has declared the Congo Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, warning it could become “much larger” even as it says it’s not a pandemic emergency. Reports point to the Bundibugyo strain in eastern DRC (Ituri), with hundreds of suspected cases, dozens of deaths, and no strain-specific vaccine or approved drugs—while fears grow after a case was linked to Uganda and officials move to evacuate exposed foreigners. Political Party Tension: In Sierra Leone politics, SLPP Kono office naming sparked backlash: Musa Tarawally praised the district office build but called the “Amina Maada Bio Hall” label “way out of line,” arguing it fuels monarchy-style symbolism. Premium Payments Push: FirstBank and Visa rolled out Visa Signature in Nigeria to expand premium card benefits across travel and lifestyle. Cross-Border Money Awareness: In Liberia, BnB and MTN Liberia renewed street campaigns to boost understanding of their phone-based cross-border transfers. Infrastructure Momentum: Gambia’s President Barrow launched an 85km road project to connect 22 remote communities in the Upper River Region.
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