AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSchool Fire Tragedy in Bukavu: In rebel-held Bukavu (South Kivu), a fire that spread from two schools triggered a deadly stampede among children fleeing flames. Human Toll Rising: Rebel-appointed authorities put the death toll at about 24, with later reports climbing to 26 students, while adults were also reported among the dead and hospitals struggled with smoke-inhalation injuries. Wider Damage: The blaze also destroyed hundreds of homes, with the cause still under investigation. Ebola “Tipping Point”: Meanwhile, DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is described as reaching a critical moment, with thousands of cases and deaths since May 2026 and warnings it could become the worst on record if control efforts don’t accelerate. Diplomacy & Culture Links: President Félix Tshisekedi’s Israel visit is framed as deepening security and investment ties, while Congolese gospel and rhumba communities continue to mourn singer-preacher Carlyto Lassa, with funeral plans still unclear. Education Under Strain: In Goma and Bukavu, the government suspended academic activities in several public higher education institutions amid the security crisis.
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