AGP Executive Report

Guinea Tech & Industry: Guinea’s Simandou iron-ore project keeps ramping up exports, with May shipments from Morebaya port jumping to about 2.2 million tons—six months after the first ore shipment to China—despite earlier logistics bottlenecks, a worker death, and a May strike. Ghana–UK Tech & Maritime Infrastructure: Ghana and the UK signed a landmark £215m Growth Partnership for 2026–2028, including a £101m Takoradi Floating Dock (ShipRite) to build the Gulf of Guinea’s first commercial-scale ship repair and dry-docking facility, targeting up to 430 jobs and 30% for women, plus £6m for Ghana’s AI strategy and university science collaboration. DRC Ebola Response: Ebola fears remain high as the DRC reports 321 confirmed cases and 48 deaths, while a Chinese anti-epidemic team arrives in Kinshasa to support the outbreak response. Liberia Public Health & Security: Liberia says it has no Ebola cases yet, but is staying vigilant; meanwhile Liberia’s drug enforcement agency reports a sharp Q1 drop in seizures, seizing 422.08kg of narcotics and arresting 233 suspects.

Ebola Response in DRC: A Chinese anti-epidemic medical expert team has arrived in Kinshasa for a three-month mission to support the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola fight as confirmed cases rise to 321, with 48 deaths reported. Travel Safety Watch: With the WHO declaring the outbreak a public health emergency, multiple countries have tightened border checks and entry rules, raising fresh questions for travellers heading to Africa. Ghana-UK Growth Push: Ghana and the UK signed a £215m Growth Partnership for 2026–2028, including a £101m Takoradi ship repair and dry-docking project expected to create up to 430 jobs (30% for women) and a £6m push for AI and science links. Gulf of Guinea Security: Nigeria’s President Tinubu commissioned three new naval vessels and backed a Combined Maritime Task Force, citing renewed pressure on piracy and crude oil theft. Marine Planning: A GIS consultant urged Ghana to strengthen marine spatial planning to reduce conflicts across fishing, transport, oil and tourism. Plastic Waste Crisis: Ghana generates about 1.1m tonnes of plastic waste yearly, but less than 2% is recycled, with much ending up in waterways and the Gulf of Guinea.

Ebola Response in DRC: WFP says it’s scaling up a fast, coordinated fight against a spreading Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Ituri, warning hunger could worsen if containment slips. Public Health & Travel Measures: WHO has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, while countries tighten cross-border movement and the World Cup era raises new screening pressure. Ebola Treatment Research: WHO is pushing clinical evaluation of Maftivimab for Bundibugyo Ebola, as vaccine work continues but takes time. Ghana–UK Growth & Tech: Ghana and the UK sign a £215m Growth Partnership for 2026–2028, including a £101m Takoradi ship repair/dry-dock project (up to 430 jobs, 30% for women), climate restoration funding, and a £6m push for Ghana’s AI strategy and science links. Gulf of Guinea Security: Nigeria’s Tinubu commissions three new naval vessels and backs stronger maritime security to curb piracy and crude oil theft. Environment Watch: Ghana’s plastic crisis is stark: about 1.1m tonnes of waste yearly, with less than 2% recycled.

Ebola Emergency: The WHO has declared the DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern as cases and deaths surge past 1,000 and 220, with containment struggling amid conflict, delayed detection, and low trust in health services. Cross-Border Response: The U.S. says Americans exposed to Ebola will be quarantined in Kenya (with a facility planned at Laikipia Air Base), while WHO and partners push faster, adaptable trial designs and prioritize treatments like Regeneron’s maftivimab for evaluation. Community Trust: Reports from the DRC highlight attacks on Ebola treatment centers, with responders stressing that building trust is now as critical as medical care. Guinea Tech Angle: Guinea’s bauxite supply is being watched as aluminum prices jump on global supply-shock fears, with claims that Guinea may regulate exports to stabilize demand. Maritime Tech & Industry: Guinea’s regionally relevant Gulf of Guinea security focus continues as navies step up anti-oil theft and maritime protection efforts.

Ebola Response in Focus: The WHO has declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency, with cases and deaths rising fast and containment struggling amid conflict and mistrust; aid groups stress that building community trust is now as important as medical care. Treatment and Vaccines: Regeneron’s maftivimab (part of Inmazeb) has been recommended by WHO for prioritized clinical evaluation, while Russia says it has developed a vaccine targeting a new Ebola strain that may also cover Bundibugyo. Quarantine Policy Shift: Reports say the U.S. plans to send Ebola-exposed Americans to Kenya for monitoring and possible treatment instead of bringing them home, as a U.S.-built quarantine facility in Kenya prepares to operate. Guinea Tech & Agriculture Tie: China-Guinea hybrid rice cooperation is highlighted as a practical example of agricultural tech transfer, with local cultivation improving harvests. Guinea’s Mining Ripple: Guinea’s bauxite export curbs are reported as a potential supply shock factor for aluminum markets, with prices rising amid global supply worries.

Ebola Response in Focus: The WHO has declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo a public health emergency, with cases now topping 1,000 and deaths rising fast, while health teams warn the epidemic is moving quicker than containment efforts. Trust and Safety on the Ground: Reports from Congo highlight attacks on Ebola treatment centers and the growing role of community trust in stopping spread. Treatment and Vaccine Push: Regeneron says WHO has recommended maftivimab for prioritized clinical evaluation, and Russia claims scientists developed a vaccine that could also cover the Bundibugyo strain. Cross-Border Measures: Liberia is intensifying surveillance after public panic from viral audio, while the U.S. plans to quarantine Ebola-exposed citizens in Kenya instead of bringing them home. Guinea Tech Angle: Guinea’s bauxite supply is in the spotlight as export limits are reportedly being considered, a move that could ripple into aluminum prices and regional mining tech and logistics. Science Breakthrough: Researchers report controllable superconductivity using twisted graphene, pointing to more efficient electronics and future quantum tech.

Ebola Response in Focus: WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is outpacing containment, with cases and deaths rising fast, while WHO-backed trials are moving ahead and Regeneron’s maftivimab is recommended for prioritized evaluation. Trust and Safety on the Ground: Aid groups warn that attacks on Ebola clinics in eastern Congo are driven by mistrust, fear around deaths and burials, and rumors—pushing responders to build community trust. Guinea-Region Spillover Anxiety: Liberia has intensified surveillance and border monitoring after reports of Ebola-linked arrivals under active monitoring, even as officials say no cases are confirmed. U.S. Policy Shift: The U.S. plans to quarantine Americans exposed to Ebola in Kenya instead of bringing them home, with a Kenya facility set to open and possible expansion. Science & Materials: Researchers report superconductivity can be switched by changing a material’s environment using twisted graphene, pointing to future electronics and quantum tech. Agriculture & Food Tech: China-Guinea hybrid rice cooperation is highlighted, with Guinea’s demonstration yields reportedly far above traditional varieties. Mining & Commodities: Guinea’s bauxite export plans are tied to aluminum price swings as global supply shocks and China output curbs reshape markets.

Ebola Response in Focus: WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is spreading faster than containment, with cases and deaths climbing past 1,000 and 220 as trust issues and attacks on clinics disrupt care. Treatment Updates: WHO’s Therapeutics Advisory Group has recommended Regeneron’s maftivimab (part of Inmazeb) for prioritized clinical trial evaluation for the current outbreak. Quarantine Policy Shift: Reports say the U.S. plans to send Ebola-exposed citizens to Kenya for quarantine and possible treatment instead of bringing them home, as a U.S. field facility in Kenya prepares to operate. Local Surveillance Pressure: Liberia denies any Ebola cases but has placed foreign arrivals under active surveillance after viral audio sparked panic, reviving memories of the 2014–2015 crisis. Guinea Tech & Industry Angle: Guinea’s bauxite export curbs are reportedly being considered as aluminum prices surge amid global supply shocks, linking local mining policy to wider tech supply chains. Ocean Tech & Planning: Guinea’s region is also seeing momentum on marine spatial planning and data-sharing to balance fisheries, transport, and conservation.

Ebola Response in Focus: WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is spreading faster than containment, with cases and deaths rising past 1,000 and 220, as health teams push harder amid conflict and distrust. Treatment Update: Regeneron says WHO’s Therapeutics Advisory Group has recommended maftivimab (part of Inmazeb) for prioritized clinical trial evaluation for the current outbreak. Public Trust Challenge: Save the Children’s Ebola lead in DR Congo warns that attacks on treatment centers are rooted in mistrust, especially around deaths and burials—so “building trust” is now a core part of response. Cross-Border Measures: Liberia reports no Ebola cases but has put foreign arrivals under surveillance, while the U.S. plans to quarantine Ebola-exposed Americans in Kenya instead of bringing them home. Guinea Tech & Society: Guinea’s May elections end its transition—yet observers flag controversy around the return to constitutional order. Mining & Industry: Mining On Top Africa 2026 in Paris spotlights critical minerals competition and how African governments want mining to drive broader industrial gains. Ocean Finance: Monaco Blue Initiative 2026 pushes ocean projects toward bankable finance, mapping the next steps for ocean investment.

Ebola Response: WHO has declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency, with cases now reported above 1,000 and containment struggling as transmission outpaces efforts. Treatment Push: Regeneron says WHO’s Therapeutics Advisory Group has recommended maftivimab (part of Inmazeb) for prioritized clinical evaluation, aiming to speed up investigational options. Quarantine Policy: The U.S. plans to keep Ebola-exposed citizens in Kenya instead of bringing them home, with a U.S.-run field hospital in Kenya set to open and capacity planned to expand. Guinea Tech & Agriculture: China-Guinea hybrid rice cooperation is highlighted again, with Guinea’s hybrid rice demonstration park cited for much higher yields than traditional varieties. Mining & Metals Watch: Guinea’s bauxite export curbs are reported as a response to price swings, while aluminum prices jump amid supply-shock fears tied to global shipping disruptions. Marine Planning: A Guinea-region marine spatial planning workshop stresses better data sharing and coordinated ocean use to protect ecosystems and reduce user conflicts.

Ebola Emergency: WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda is spreading faster than containment, with cases now above 1,000 and deaths rising, as health teams struggle with delays and weak systems. Treatment Push: Regeneron’s maftivimab antibody is recommended by WHO for priority clinical trial evaluation against Bundibugyo. Cross-Border Response: The U.S. plans to quarantine Ebola-exposed Americans in Kenya instead of bringing them home, with care possibly handled there and further treatment routed to Europe. Regional Anxiety in Liberia: Liberia intensifies surveillance and border monitoring after reports of 16 foreign nationals under active monitoring, sparking public fear despite no confirmed cases. Guinea Tech & Connectivity: Orange-led consortium signs to build Via Africa, a 20,000km subsea cable reaching Guinea and other West African countries, aiming to boost Atlantic connectivity and resilience. Climate/Commodities Watch: Guinea’s bauxite export curbs are flagged as a potential supply shock factor for aluminum markets, as prices climb on global production disruptions.

Ebola Emergency: The WHO has declared the fast-growing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, with officials warning the epidemic is spreading faster than containment as insecurity and weak health systems slow case detection and contact tracing. Cross-Border Response: Liberia says it has no Ebola cases, but sixteen foreign nationals from Ethiopia and Uganda are under active surveillance, while the US reportedly plans to quarantine Americans exposed to Ebola in Kenya instead of bringing them home. Vaccine Race: Russia says its scientists developed a vaccine that may also protect against the Bundibugyo strain, as researchers in the UK push for new Ebola vaccine options. Digital Infrastructure: Orange and partners are moving ahead with Via Africa, a 20,000km subsea cable linking Europe to West Africa including Guinea, aiming to reduce outages that disrupt telecom and fintech. Mining & Prices: Aluminum prices hit multi-year highs amid supply shock fears, with reports that Guinea may limit bauxite exports in June to stabilize prices. Guinea Politics: Guinea’s May elections end the transition, but observers say the vote’s controversy could shape stability ahead.

Ebola Watch (DRC & Uganda): WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than containment can keep up, with more than 900 suspected cases and 220 suspected deaths in DR Congo and confirmed cases in Uganda; officials warn delays in identifying cases are forcing teams to “play catch-up,” while insecurity and mistrust are hampering response. Vaccine Race: Russia announced a vaccine candidate for a new Ebola strain that may also protect against Bundibugyo, as scientists in the region push for faster tools but stress there are no shortcuts. Guinea-Linked Health Anxiety (Liberia): Liberia faces renewed public panic after a viral audio claimed Ebola arrivals, though authorities say no confirmed or suspected cases have been recorded. Digital Connectivity (West Africa): Orange and partners plan the Via Africa 20,000km subsea cable to improve Atlantic connectivity, with landings including Guinea, aiming to reduce outages that disrupt banking and telecom services. Marine Planning (Gulf of Guinea): A GIS consultant urges Ghana to adopt marine spatial planning to manage competing ocean uses, validate datasets, and support ecosystem-focused solutions. Mining & Prices (Bauxite/Aluminum): Guinea’s bauxite export curbs are reported as a response to price slumps, while aluminum prices hit multi-year highs amid supply shock fears. Agriculture (China-Guinea): Hybrid rice cooperation is highlighted through a symbolic Guinea-grown rice gift tied to improved yields in demonstration parks. Guinea Politics (Elections): Guinea’s May legislative and municipal elections end the transition, but coverage notes ongoing controversy around the new bicameral system.

Ebola Panic in Liberia: A viral WhatsApp audio has pushed Liberia into fresh fear after authorities said 16 arrivals from Ebola-affected countries are under surveillance—while insisting there are no confirmed, probable, or suspected cases. DRC Ebola Race: In the background, the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is accelerating, with WHO warning of “speed and scale” amid insecurity and mistrust; Russia also claims scientists developed a vaccine that may cover the Bundibugyo strain. Commodity Shock: Aluminum prices are jumping as Middle East disruptions and China output curbs raise supply worries, with Guinea reportedly preparing to limit bauxite exports. Digital Connectivity: Orange’s consortium is moving ahead with Via Africa, a 20,000km subsea cable linking West Africa to Europe to cut outage risk. Labor & AI: The ILO is set to push AI-for-decent-work policy at its June 1 conference.

Ebola Emergency Escalates: WHO says the Congo outbreak is moving fast and could last months, with insecurity and mistrust in Ituri slowing contact tracing as suspected cases and deaths climb and the Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment. Digital Connectivity Push: Orange and partners plan the Via Africa 20,000km subsea cable linking Europe to West Africa (including Guinea and Nigeria) to cut outage risk across the Atlantic corridor. Critical Minerals Deal: India and the US sign a framework to secure critical minerals and rare earths, tying mining and processing to supply-chain security. Guinea’s Political Reset: Guinea’s May elections end its transition, but controversy remains over the new bicameral system and concerns about patronage. China-Africa Food Tech: A Guinea hybrid rice project tied to Yuan Longping’s legacy highlights ongoing agricultural cooperation. Business Spotlight: African Leadership Magazine names winners for the 16th African Business Leadership Awards, with the ceremony set for July 2–3 in London.

Ebola Race: The WHO says the Congo outbreak is moving fast and could last months, with insecurity and mistrust in Ituri slowing contact tracing; reports now point to over 1,000 suspected cases and hundreds of deaths, plus spillover into Uganda, and the Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment. Climate Corporate Backtrack: A new ABC/Guardian probe claims BHP is walking back credible decarbonisation plans for its Pilbara business, using leaked internal records to spotlight the reversal. Digital Connectivity Push: Orange and partners are lining up the Via Africa 20,000km subsea cable to link West Africa to Europe and reduce outage risk. Mining Deal for Investors: Nigeria signs a Turkey-backed minerals partnership aimed at mining tech, exploration, digitisation and capacity building. Maritime Security & Ports: Nigeria marks its navy’s 70 years with a bigger fleet and renewed tech-led anti-piracy focus, while port leaders warn Africa can’t grow on outdated infrastructure.