AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola diplomacy and backlash: The US says it will “re-engage” with Gavi as Ebola flares across Africa, while Kenya faces deadly protests and a court fight over a planned US Ebola quarantine facility near Nanyuki. Health and biosecurity: Two scientists were charged in the US for allegedly smuggling deactivated mpox virus vials from the Republic of Congo and lying to investigators. Justice and trust in courts: An Afrobarometer survey finds many Africans believe courts favor the powerful, with cost and delays blocking ordinary people from justice. Rights and conflict in Sudan: AP reports women describing rape, torture and ransom demands by fighters in Sudan’s war, highlighting the scale of sexual violence. Culture and youth: Zimbabwe’s “Summer in Arts and Culture” camp returns, aiming to teach drumming, dance, steel pan and visual arts to kids aged 7–17. Innovation and IP: Nigeria launches the first WIPO Sub-Saharan Africa office in Abuja, pushing stronger intellectual property for jobs and commercialization. Clean transport investment: Spiro raises $215m to expand electric mobility across African markets, including battery-swapping networks. Environment and corporate harm: A new study puts a price on hidden corporate deforestation across Africa tied to multinational expansion.
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