AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Health Watch: A new “rain rot disease” (dermatophilosis) is spreading in clusters among homosexual men in western Europe, with cases reported across France, Spain, Germany, plus Italy and Turkey, linked to close sexual contact in a Lyon gay sauna. Regional Tech & Telecom: Angola and the Republic of Congo signed a memorandum to prevent cross-border communications interference, aligning with ITU rules on signal strength and service expansion. Trade & Digital Growth: AfCFTA says intra-African trade is on track to hit $250bn in 2026 as more countries implement protocols, with Lagos highlighted for industrialisation and digital innovation. Ebola Lab Strain: WHO reports Congo labs in Goma, Bukavu and Lwiro are facing supply stockouts, delaying Ebola testing. Biosecurity: Two NIH scientists face U.S. charges over alleged mpox sample smuggling from the Republic of Congo, after customs found vials including deactivated mpox. Wildlife Tech: Rwanda is using environmental DNA (eDNA) to detect endangered species with less intrusive monitoring in Volcanoes National Park.
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