AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Emergency: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is alarmed by the “scale and speed” of a rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, where authorities report at least 134 suspected deaths and 500+ suspected cases; the virus spread for weeks before being properly identified, and there are no approved vaccines or treatments for this strain. Sudan Economy: Sudan’s inflation jumped to 45.84% in April as the pound keeps sliding, with urban areas hitting 49.70% and rural 43.62%. Khartoum Recovery: In the capital, rubble is being cleared and some shops are reopening, but displaced families are returning cautiously and electricity shortages still darken many neighborhoods. Iraq Politics: Iraq formed a new government with a partial cabinet of 14 ministers, leaving key posts unresolved amid pressure over Iran-backed militia roles. Gulf Pressure on Infrastructure: Iran is threatening “protection fees” for Strait of Hormuz submarine internet cables, raising fears for critical digital infrastructure.
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