AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Update (DRC): Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have lost contact with nearly 300 people who tested positive for Ebola, with conflict, displacement and limited resources making tracking and containment harder. Public Health & Youth (Burundi): In Burundi, authorities and civil society warn of rising drug use among young people, as rehabilitation centers expand prevention and support for people struggling with addiction. Refugee Movement (Burundi): ONPRA has eased rules for Congolese refugees in northern Burundi, allowing freer movement within camp areas and nearby districts using logbook registration, while exit permits remain for travel beyond the host district. Transport & Daily Life (Bujumbura): Burundi’s public transport crisis in Bujumbura is worsening, with residents reporting long waits and forced marches tied to ongoing fuel shortages that keep buses off the road. Infrastructure & Connectivity (Burundi): Night work continues at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport as a China-aided project rehabilitates and modernizes the runway to improve Burundi’s air gateway capacity. Regional Security Watch: Eastern DRC remains fragile one year after a DRC-Rwanda peace agreement, with violence continuing between the Congolese army and armed groups.
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