AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Emergency in DRC: The World Health Organization has declared the fast-growing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, with reports of at least 131 deaths and hundreds of suspected cases, and the rare Bundibugyo strain raising fears because there’s no approved vaccine or targeted treatment yet. Aid Response: Direct Relief says it is preparing to ship $2.5 million in emergency medicines and supplies to help treat patients, protect health workers, and slow spread. Climate Justice Push: The UN General Assembly endorsed the ICJ’s 2025 climate advisory opinion, backing the idea that governments can breach legal duties by failing to act on climate harm—Sierra Leone is listed among the states supporting the resolution. Power Crisis at Home: In Sierra Leone, prolonged Freetown blackouts continue as Karpowership output stays far below contract levels amid a debt dispute, while the Bumbuna plant is also under maintenance. Tariff Clarity Drive: SLEWRC launched a nationwide roadshow to explain electricity tariffs under MYTO II, aiming to make pricing more predictable and protect consumers.
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