AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoEbola Research: The outbreak has reached North Ubangi, its eighth affected province, with two cases reported by health officials but not yet officially announced. MSF warns children are being left out of vaccine and treatment studies; under-fives account for 24% of confirmed cases in North Kivu. AI and Media: Anthropic uncovered a network of about 70 AI-powered fake news sites that produced at least 318 articles about conflict and minerals in the DRC. Researchers linked the operation to a French advertising agency and found no direct government involvement. Digital Infrastructure: The DRC and France discussed expanding fibre and satellite connectivity, developing locally useful AI and improving online safety. The DRC’s digital and AI strategies set priorities through 2030; internet penetration stood at 43% in early 2026. Critical Minerals: Authorities detained about 300 Chinese nationals in Kolwezi over alleged illegal mining on other companies’ concessions, highlighting tensions around the minerals vital to batteries and other technologies.
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