AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGold Mine Disaster: Central African Republic authorities shut the Zamboye artisanal gold mine after a landslide killed at least 49, with local sources warning the toll could be around 100 as families search for missing miners and rescue work struggles with limited equipment. Ebola Watch: Africa CDC says DR Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases have topped 5,200, but the real burden may be up to three times higher, as Kinshasa moves to boost surveillance along the Congo River to stop spread to major cities. Food Security: Experts at a pre-Africa Food Systems Forum webinar stress that stronger soils and climate-resilient seed systems must go hand-in-hand with finance, markets and policy to help farmers adopt practices and withstand shocks. Creative Economy: The US launches “IP for Growth” to help African creators—especially in music—turn talent into economic gains through better intellectual property protection, while African creatives push for homegrown platforms and reduced reliance on foreign distribution. Migration & Xenophobia: Nigeria says 83 Nigerians have returned from South Africa, as it also flags xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks that have killed 90 people since 2022. South Africa Economy: New tax laws are now in force as Pretoria tightens rules on incentives like the Employment Tax Incentive, aiming to curb alleged abuse. Sports: Gilas Pilipinas Women ended their FIBA pre-qualifiers in Mexico with a 79-75 win over Senegal, while South Africa’s hockey and beach volleyball action continues across the region.
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