AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Alert (DRC): Health officials report a fresh Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with at least 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths, reviving fears as the virus—first identified in 1976—continues to flare across sub-Saharan Africa. Sierra Leone Drug-Trafficking Scrutiny: Sierra Leone’s parliamentary opposition leader has raised alarm over growing international reports linking the country’s ports and waters to cocaine trafficking, citing a Spanish interception of the MV Arconian carrying over 30 tonnes. Inflation Pressure (Nigeria): Nigeria’s headline inflation climbed to 15.69% in April as food and transport costs surged, adding strain for households. Opioid Crisis (West Africa): Investigations say Indian-made tapentadol is still flooding West Africa and being mixed into “kush,” worsening a fast-moving opioid emergency. Sports (U-17 Women’s Qualifier): Nigeria’s Flamingos arrived in Ikenne to step up preparations for their Guinea clash, with the first leg in Conakry on May 24.
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