AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Emergency Escalates: The WHO has declared the DRC Ebola outbreak a global health emergency as suspected cases surge past 600 and deaths reach 139, with reports pointing to a likely early superspreader funeral event near Bunia and fears of spread into Uganda. Power Crisis Deepens: In Freetown, blackouts are worsening as Karpowership output reportedly drops to about 5.6–6MW despite a contract calling for 45MW in the dry season, blamed on an unresolved debt dispute; Bumbuna’s maintenance adds pressure. Tariff Clarity Push: SLEWRC starts a nationwide roadshow to explain updated electricity tariffs under MYTO II, visiting Moyamba, Koribondo, Kono, Makeni and Feredugu. Governance & Accountability: UN backs an ICJ climate ruling via a UNGA vote, while Liberia’s ex-president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf urges African auditors to resist political interference. Maritime Security: Tinubu is set to launch an AU combined maritime task force for the Gulf of Guinea, with Sierra Leone listed among participating countries. Media Workplace Focus: A new multi-country study finds 29% of media workers report sexual harassment, with most cases going unreported.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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