AGP Executive Report

Ebola Response in DR Congo: DR Congo has started Ebola vaccinations in Kisangani, prioritising frontline health workers with the Ervebo vaccine while trials look for a licensed jab for the current strain; officials report thousands of confirmed cases and warn the outbreak is spreading amid insecurity, displacement, and health worker strikes. Guinea Disaster Watch: Guinea’s capital Conakry is reeling after a landfill landslide triggered by heavy rain, with reports of dozens killed and others critically injured, underscoring how waste management and extreme weather collide. Solar for West Africa: New analysis says Africa is on track for a record 2026 solar buildout, and highlights solar mini-grids as a key fix for low rural electrification across Francophone West Africa, including Guinea. Gold Supply Rules in Ghana: Ghana is tightening gold refining requirements for artisanal mining exports, pushing doré through approved local refineries from Sept. 1 to improve market access and value addition. Health Tech in Senegal: A Senegalese company has produced an Africa-made generic hydroxyurea for sickle cell, aiming to cut costs and dependence on imported medicines. Energy & Mining Power: Wärtsilä generating sets are set for Senegal’s Diamba Sud gold project, designed for reliable off-grid power and future integration of renewables. Border Governance Research: Nigeria-based officials and researchers are calling for stronger African border cooperation grounded in research and policy as security, trade, and migration pressures rise.

Solar Power Push: Africa is on track to install 17GW of solar in 2026, a 45% jump year-on-year, with solar mini-grids flagged as key for rural electrification in Francophone West Africa including Guinea. Mining Power Upgrade: Fortuna Mining’s Diamba Sud gold project in Senegal plans to use Wärtsilä generating sets for reliable off-grid power, with delivery set for 2027. Digital Payments for Traders: Liberia’s cross-border women traders say interoperability is cutting risk and hassle by enabling faster, platform-to-platform transfers. Ebola Response in Congo: DR Congo has started vaccinating frontline workers with Ervebo as the outbreak grows, with insecurity and displacement complicating containment. Border Security Research: Nigeria-based talks call for stronger border cooperation backed by research and policy to tackle terrorism, banditry and smuggling. Ghana Gold Rules: Ghana tightens requirements for refining artisanal gold locally from Sept. 1, aiming to boost access to global markets. Guinea Waste Disaster: Guinea’s landfill landslide in Conakry killed at least 30, with heavy rains blamed. Sickle Cell Treatment in West Africa: Senegalese Teranga Pharma begins producing generic hydroxyurea locally, aiming to lower costs and expand access.

Disaster Response in Conakry: Heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide at the Dar Es Salam landfill, Guinea’s largest waste dump, killing at least 30 people (with reports of 31) and injuring dozens as homes were buried and excavators combed through debris. Public Health & Local Pharma: Senegal’s Teranga Pharma says it has started producing generic hydroxyurea in Africa, aiming to cut costs and improve access for sickle cell patients who have long depended on expensive imported medicines. Infrastructure & Investment Planning: Sierra Leone’s MoPED unveiled new plans to attract investment and push 10 “bankable” projects across the blue economy, tourism, fisheries, sea transport and agriculture, alongside community-level planning pilots. Mining & Rail Tech for Exports: Rio Tinto and partners finalized key financing for Simandou’s rail and corridor upgrades, targeting faster 2026 shipments and a ramp-up toward 120 Mtpa. Maritime Industry Update: CMB.TECH reported Q2 2026 results, including USD 364.4m profit and a plan tied to ammonia-powered vessel charters, as it maintains a USD 3.26b contract backlog. Workforce Development: UBA inducted 374 young professionals from its GMAP, including graduates from Guinea, reinforcing a tech-enabled push for future banking leadership.

Waste Disaster in Conakry: Torrential rain triggered a deadly landslide at the Dar Es Salam landfill, Guinea’s largest dump, killing at least 30 people and injuring dozens as homes were buried under garbage. Public Health & Local Pharma: Senegal’s Teranga Pharma says it has started producing an Africa-made generic hydroxyurea for sickle cell, aiming to cut costs and reliance on imported medicines. Mining & Infrastructure: Rio Tinto and partners approved major financing for the Simandou rail expansion, pushing the 620-km TransGuinéen corridor toward faster 2026 export capacity. Border Governance Research: Guinea-linked regional reporting highlights the National Boundary Commission backing research-led border policy through a Lagos conference bringing governments, academia and border communities together. Workforce Development: UBA’s GMAP graduated 374 young professionals, including 29 from Guinea, underscoring skills and tech-enabled service in banking. Maritime Security Cooperation: Nigeria and Bangladesh discussed defence and maritime security collaboration, including training and technology exchange. Energy/Industry Watch: Guinea Insurance received a new operating license after recapitalisation, positioning it for stronger underwriting capacity.

Waste & Safety in Conakry: Torrential rain triggered a deadly collapse at the Dar Es Salam landfill, Guinea’s biggest open-air dump, killing at least 30 people and injuring dozens as homes and shacks were buried; officials say the site was due to close and residents had eviction notices, but many remained. Public Health & Local Pharma: Senegal’s Teranga Pharma says it has started producing generic hydroxyurea in Africa, aiming to cut costs and improve access for sickle cell patients who have long depended on expensive imported medicines. Mining & Infrastructure: Rio Tinto and partners approved about $620M to expand the Simandou rail link, pushing the TransGuinéen corridor toward higher 2026 export capacity. Workforce Development: United Bank for Africa (UBA) inducted 374 young professionals across eight countries into its Graduate Management Accelerator Programme, including graduates from Guinea. Border Governance Research: Nigeria’s National Boundary Commission called for stronger cooperation among governments, academia, border communities and partners to improve border security and policy grounded in research.

Disaster Response in Conakry: Heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide at the Dar Es Salam landfill, Guinea’s largest open-air dump, killing at least 30 people and injuring six seriously as debris buried nearby shacks; officials say the site was due to close and residents had eviction notices, but many were still there when the collapse hit, with rescue teams and the Red Cross working on searches. Public Health & Local Manufacturing: Senegal’s Teranga Pharma is producing generic hydroxyurea for sickle cell treatment in Africa for the first time, aiming to cut costs and reduce hospitalisations for patients who currently rely on expensive imported medicines. Regional Security Research: Nigeria’s National Boundary Commission called for stronger cooperation among governments, academia, border communities and partners to tackle border governance and security challenges using research-led policies. Mining & Infrastructure: Rio Tinto and partners approved about $620M for Simandou rail link expansion, pushing the 620-km TransGuinéen corridor toward higher 2026 export capacity. Youth & Skills in Banking: UBA inducted 374 young professionals across Africa’s operations, including 29 from Guinea, through its GMAP leadership programme.

Waste & Safety Crisis in Conakry: Heavy rains triggered a deadly collapse at Dar Es Salam, Conakry’s largest landfill, burying nearby homes and shacks and killing at least 30 people, with six seriously injured as rescue teams use excavators and the government promises relocation and medical support. Insurance & Regulation: Guinea Insurance received a new operating license from Nigeria’s NAICOM after recapitalisation, clearing the N15bn minimum and positioning the firm to expand underwriting and partnerships in Nigeria’s market. Mining Infrastructure: Rio Tinto and partners approved about $620m to expand the Simandou rail link, aiming to boost 2026 export capacity along the TransGuinéen corridor. Talent & Workforce Development: UBA inducted 374 young professionals into its GMAP, including 29 from Guinea, as the bank pushes skills and leadership development across Africa. Public Health & Drug Access: Swiss non-profit drugmakers announced new treatments for neglected diseases as funding pressures threaten innovation and access.

Waste & Public Safety in Conakry: Heavy rains triggered a deadly collapse at Dar Es Salam, Conakry’s largest open-air landfill, burying nearby shacks and killing at least 30 people (with six seriously injured) as excavators and rescue teams comb through the refuse; officials say the site was slated for closure and residents had eviction notices, but many remained. Health & Access to Medicines: Swiss non-profit drugmakers say waning funding is squeezing development of new treatments for neglected diseases, even as new therapies are set to roll out in low- and middle-income countries. Mining & Infrastructure: Rio Tinto and partners approved about $620M to expand the Simandou rail link, aiming to boost Guinea’s 2026 iron-ore export capacity via the TransGuinéen corridor. Workforce Development: UBA inducted 374 young professionals into its GMAP program, including 29 from Guinea, as the bank pushes skills for future leadership across Africa. Tech & Policy (Global): A fact-check debunks a viral claim about restaurant server food contamination, while Taiwan’s mobile network slowdown drill sparked debate over public disruption.

Waste Disaster in Conakry: Heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide at Dar Es Salam, Conakry’s largest open-air landfill, collapsing a mountain of garbage onto nearby homes and shacks; Guinea’s government says at least 30 people died, with six seriously injured and others hurt, while search-and-rescue teams and excavators continue the operation and officials say remaining families will be relocated. Workforce Development: United Bank for Africa (UBA) inducted 374 young professionals across eight African countries into its Graduate Management Accelerator Programme (GMAP), bringing total GMAP graduates to over 5,000, with Guinea among the participating markets. Digital Rights & Drills: Taiwan’s 2026 urban resilience exercise included a mobile network slowdown drill that cut public data speeds for 30 minutes in multiple cities, sparking debate over whether real service disruption is appropriate versus simulation. Public Health Funding Pressure: A report on DR Congo’s Ebola response highlights frontline health workers facing stress and unpaid wages, pointing to strain in the humanitarian system during a fast-growing outbreak.

Waste & Safety Crisis: A deadly landslide hit Conakry’s Dar Es Salam landfill after heavy overnight rain, collapsing a massive refuse mound onto nearby homes and shacks; Guinea’s central government says at least 30 people died, with six seriously injured and others hurt, while excavators and rescue teams search for survivors and officials promise relocation and medical support. Workforce Development: United Bank for Africa (UBA) inducted 374 young professionals into its Graduate Management Accelerator Programme (GMAP), bringing total graduates to over 5,000; the cohort includes 223 women and 151 men, with 29 participants from UBA operations including Guinea. Tech & Skills in Finance: UBA leadership highlighted service as a key differentiator as technology reshapes banking, framing GMAP as hands-on training meant to prepare future leaders across Africa.

Disaster Watch (Conakry): A massive landslide struck Guinea’s Dar Es Salam landfill in Gbessia early Sunday after torrential rain, collapsing a mountainous refuse heap onto nearby shacks and homes; officials say at least 30 people died, with six seriously injured, as excavators and rescue teams search for survivors and recover bodies. Public Safety & Planning: The open-air dump—Conakry’s largest—had been slated for closure, and residents received eviction notices, but many were still at the site when the collapse happened; the government says medical care and relocation will follow. Workforce & Skills (Banking): United Bank for Africa (UBA) inducted 374 young professionals to complete Cohort 21 of its Graduate Management Accelerator Programme, including 29 graduates from Guinea, while leadership stressed customer service as a key differentiator as banking becomes more tech-driven.

Ebola Response in DRC: WHO has released 70,000 Ervebo doses for the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 20,000 for a late-stage trial aimed at cross-protection against the Bundibugyo strain and 50,000 for frontline health workers, as the outbreak keeps worsening. Outbreak Pressure: Africa CDC warns the epidemic could be escalated to a pandemic-emergency level, citing a fatality rate above 46%, spread to more provinces, and knock-on effects on care for malaria and pregnant women. Frontline Strain: Health workers in Bunia say they’re not being paid and fear workplace accidents as cases surge. Guinea Tech & Planning Links: Guinea and Vietnam signed a cooperation MOU between their finance and planning ministries in Hanoi, aiming to expand institutional capacity and investment ties. Food Systems Push: Rwanda hosts the 20th Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, focusing on agri-food investment, jobs, and resilience from 31 Aug–5 Sep. Maritime Tech & Security: A keynote on maritime security argues threats to merchant shipping have shifted in frequency and nature across hotspots including the Gulf of Guinea. Plastic Safety: New CSIR-WRI research in Ghana finds microplastics in fish from the Lower Volta Basin and Gulf of Guinea coastal areas, raising food and public health concerns.

Ebola Response in DRC: WHO has released 70,000 Ervebo doses to the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 20,000 earmarked for a late-stage trial to test cross-protection against the Bundibugyo strain and 50,000 for frontline health workers, as the outbreak keeps accelerating. Frontline Strain: Health workers in Bunia’s Ebola treatment centres say they’re facing rising case pressure and unpaid wages, adding stress to an already fragile response. Ebola Escalation Warning: Africa CDC says the outbreak’s severity, spread to more provinces, and a fatality rate above 46% could justify a higher emergency level. Guinea-Vietnam Cooperation: Guinea and Vietnam signed an MoU in Hanoi to deepen planning and development ministry collaboration, with bilateral trade reported at $233.16m in 2025. Plastic in Food Chain: New CSIR-WRI research in Ghana finds microplastics in fish from the Lower Volta Basin and Gulf of Guinea coastal communities, raising public health concerns. Maritime Security Debate: A shipping executive argues maritime conflict is reshaping security needs for merchant vessels, including in the Gulf of Guinea.

Ebola Response in DRC: WHO has released 70,000 Ervebo doses to the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 20,000 earmarked for a late-stage trial on cross-protection against the Bundibugyo strain and 50,000 for frontline health workers, as the outbreak keeps accelerating and health systems buckle. Frontline Strain: Reports from Bunia describe Ebola workers living in fear and striking over unpaid wages, adding pressure to an already stretched response. Pandemic Warning: Africa CDC says the outbreak’s severity, spread to more provinces, and a fatality rate above 46% could justify upgrading the situation to a higher emergency level. Guinea Tech & Cooperation: Guinea and Vietnam signed a cooperation MoU in Hanoi to strengthen planning and development collaboration, with trade reaching $233.16m in 2025. West Africa Infrastructure Push: ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) approved over $500m for projects across Guinea, Ghana and Sierra Leone, targeting roads, healthcare, renewables and private-sector growth. Maritime Security Tech: Nigeria’s SEEPCO unveiled the indigenous-built SSV Kali 3, the first of 10 security support vessels under a Navy agreement, aiming to protect maritime and energy assets.

Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali: Over 5,000 leaders will gather in Rwanda next month for the 20th Africa Food Systems Forum (31 Aug–5 Sep) to push investment, jobs and resilience in agri-food value chains, building on last year’s pipeline of projects and blended-finance push. Ebola response and risk: WHO has allocated 70,000 Ervebo doses to the DRC, including 20,000 for a phase 3 trial on cross-protection against Bundibugyo and 50,000 for frontline workers, as the outbreak keeps worsening and health systems strain. Ebola escalation fears: Africa CDC warns the DRC outbreak’s severity and spread could justify a higher pandemic-emergency level, citing a fatality rate above 46% and disruption to other essential care. Guinea-Vietnam cooperation: Guinea’s planning ministry and Vietnam’s finance ministry signed an MoU in Hanoi to strengthen institutional capacity and expand trade and investment cooperation. West Africa development finance: ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) approved $500M+ for Guinea, Ghana and Sierra Leone across roads, healthcare, renewable energy and private-sector support. Plastic in the food chain (Gulf of Guinea): Research in Ghana’s Lower Volta Basin finds microplastics in fish, raising public-health concerns about contamination from boats, cage materials and plastic nets. Maritime security debate: Shipping leaders argue maritime conflict is reshaping risk across routes like the Gulf of Guinea, calling for a rethink of security for merchant vessels.

Ebola Response: WHO has released 70,000 Ervebo doses to the DRC, with 20,000 earmarked for a late-stage trial to test cross-protection against the Bundibugyo strain and 50,000 for frontline health workers, as the outbreak keeps accelerating. Public Health Watch: Africa CDC warns the DRC Ebola crisis could be pushed toward pandemic-emergency status, citing a fatality rate above 46%, spread to more provinces, and knock-on damage to routine care like malaria treatment and pregnancy services. Guinea-Vietnam Cooperation: Guinea’s planning ministry and Vietnam’s finance ministry signed an MoU in Hanoi to deepen planning and development collaboration, with the framework set to run for three years. Digital Finance for SMEs: Veefin and NSIA Group are partnering to expand supply chain finance across five West African markets including Guinea, using digital factoring and reverse factoring to speed up supplier payments. Maritime Security Debate: A shipping chief argues maritime conflict has been continuous for 25 years and calls for a rethink of security for merchant shipping, especially around the Gulf of Guinea. Plastic & Food Safety: New research in Ghana links microplastics found in fish from the Lower Volta Basin and Gulf of Guinea coast to human sources like boat paint, PVC and contaminated fishmeal.