AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Response in Congo: Congo has started Ebola vaccinations in Kisangani, prioritizing frontline responders with the Ervebo vaccine while trials look for a licensed jab for the current strain; officials say the outbreak is already the fastest-growing on record, with thousands of confirmed cases and major spread driven by insecurity and health-system strain. Public Health Research: A new study highlights a Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus protein (GP38) that shows unusually broad immune recognition, pointing to better diagnostics and future antibody or vaccine design. Digital Economy & Taxes: Apple is adjusting App Store pricing in the Republic of the Congo and other regions as new tax rules and currency changes affect developer payouts and, in some cases, sticker prices. Telecom Fintech Push: MTN is exploring banking licences in markets where mobile-money “floats” are large, aiming to expand lending beyond partnerships. Remote Work Snapshot: A Remitly study finds the Republic of the Congo among Africa’s top remote-job markets by LinkedIn listings share, while South Africa ranks lowest.
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