AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Alert: WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus says eastern Congo’s rare Ebola outbreak is spreading with alarming “scale and speed,” after authorities reported at least 134 deaths and 500+ suspected cases, with the virus spreading undetected for weeks and no approved vaccines or medicines. Senegal Human Rights: Senegal’s anti-LGBTQ crackdown is escalating, with reports of 100+ arrests since a penal code amendment doubled penalties for same-sex relations and added jail terms for “promotion” or “financing.” Gold & Mining: Thor Explorations posted a stronger Q1, lifting revenue to $74.3m and net income to $46.7m, as higher realised gold prices offset lower sales; it also continues work on Senegal’s Douta project. Energy & Power: Karpowership is pushing into Mexico with an LNG-to-power plan for dispatchable electricity in Yucatán. Maritime Push: West and Central Africa port investment momentum continues, with regional leaders citing $27bn+ in announced or underway projects.
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