AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Response in Congo: Congo has started Ebola vaccinations in Kisangani, prioritizing frontline responders with the Ervebo vaccine while trials look for a jab for the current strain; officials say the outbreak has reached about 5,713 confirmed cases and 2,744 deaths, with spread driven by insecurity, displacement, a health workers’ strike, and heavy population movement. Mobile Money Meets Cloud: MTN Group is moving MoMo to cloud-native infrastructure and expanding fintech capabilities across Africa, with Ericsson and MTN fintech efforts supporting the rollout. Telecom Regulation Leadership: MTN appoints Ikenna Ikeme as Executive for Group Regulatory Affairs from 7 September 2026, aiming to strengthen regulatory execution across markets. Digital Taxes Hit App Prices: Apple is adjusting App Store pricing in Morocco, the Republic of the Congo, and Tanzania as VAT and digital sales tax rules change, with developer payouts shifting first. Health Research Spotlight: A study highlights a broad immune-recognition target (GP38) for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, pointing to better diagnostics and antibody-focused approaches.
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