AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSudan Drone Toll: UN officials say armed drones are now the leading cause of civilian deaths in Sudan, with at least 880 civilian deaths reported from January to April, and strikes hitting hospitals, schools, markets and even near Khartoum’s airport. Somali Region Drought Debate: Ethiopia’s Somali regional disaster bureau rejects claims of widespread drought damage, saying Gu rains are improving conditions in many areas, while acknowledging localized stress in zones like Afder and Shebelle. Ebola Alert in Ituri: Africa CDC says Ebola has been detected in 13 of 20 samples in DRC’s Ituri, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths reported, and an urgent coordination meeting underway as Bunia faces higher spread risk. Ethiopia Health & Aid: A new study links abrupt USAID shutdowns to a sustained rise in conflict across USAID-dependent African regions, raising concerns for fragile health and humanitarian systems. Ethiopia Agriculture Investment: Ethiopia’s potato sector is drawing money into seed systems and cold storage to cut a major yield and post-harvest losses gap. BRICS Governance Push: India used BRICS talks to call for urgent reforms to global institutions, citing divisions over West Asia and energy shocks.
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