AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoConstitutional Tension: Hundreds protested in Kinshasa against a proposed constitutional amendment that could let President Félix Tshisekedi seek a third term, with the C64 coalition urging him to drop the changes as authorities have already cracked down on earlier rallies. Ebola Crisis: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 7,000 confirmed cases, with the government citing a peak in early August and a downward trend, while UN and WHO officials warn the epidemic is still deadly, uneven, and not safely over—especially as it spreads to a seventh province. Regional Diplomacy: Congo and Rwanda are set to reconvene in Geneva on Sept. 16-17 to test implementation of the 2025 Washington Accords, as fighting continues in eastern DRC and key security commitments remain unresolved. Local Governance & Safety: Kinshasa’s sanitation drive is using former gang members in a national service cleanup force, praised by some for clearing rubbish but criticized for alleged abuse. Finance Reform: Congo’s stock market law paves the way for a Kinshasa Stock Exchange, aiming to channel savings into investment. Natural Resources & Inclusion: UN consultations in Kinshasa pushed women and youth into natural resource governance to reduce conflict and improve regional economic integration.
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