AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Watch: The DRC’s Ebola crisis has surged past 2,000 deaths and 4,000+ confirmed cases, with WHO warning it’s the fastest-growing outbreak on record and pushing for rapid expansion of treatment capacity. Youth & Innovation: The East African Community is launching an AI and youth innovation programme in Arusha to help tackle ebola detection and response, as young people across the region also protest insecurity and job shortages. Burundi Spotlight—Breastfeeding: Burundi’s exclusive breastfeeding success (over 80%) is being highlighted as a model for maternal and child health investment, with WHO/UNICEF stressing workplace protections and stronger health systems. Culture in Exile: In Zambia’s Meheba refugee camp, Burundian drummers and dancers returned to public performance after nearly four years, winning praise and an award during a Kaonde ceremony. Local Safety Concerns: In Gitega, residents are raising alarm after multiple deaths in ten days, calling for thorough investigations amid disputes over suspected suicide. Regional Cooperation: Nigeria and Burundi reaffirm deeper military cooperation to counter terrorism, alongside broader regional security efforts.
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