AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHantavirus on a cruise ship: A Dutch port disinfection operation wrapped up after the MV Hondius voyage, following reports of hantavirus deaths among passengers and crew—authorities say the public health risk is low, with contacts being followed up. Ebola pressure on the region: In the DRC, Ebola continues to spread and the WHO has declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, while aid groups prepare more medical supplies. Flooding hits Freetown: Susan’s Bay saw heavy-rain flooding after a waste-blocked gutter overflowed into homes and walkways, underlining how drainage and waste management failures worsen climate impacts. Responsible mining push: Sierra Leone’s Mines and Minerals Week ended with a drive for transparency, including a new system to track community payments. Power and governance funding: EBID approved $101m for energy transmission and digital governance projects, and the U.S. reaffirmed support for Sierra Leone’s $480m MCC electricity compact. Girls’ protection: The Gender Ministry renewed calls to report early marriage and abuse via the toll-free line 116.
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