AGP Executive Report

AFCON Travel: Sierra Leone will visit Kinshasa on Nov. 12 to face DR Congo in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier; the return match is set for Morocco on Nov. 17. Air Links: Air Congo has added a leased Boeing 787-9 to its fleet, expanding passenger capacity on services from Kinshasa with business, premium-economy and economy seating. Ebola and Travel: Congo’s outbreak has exceeded 10,000 confirmed cases, with health authorities reporting 5,372 deaths by Oct. 31. Since Nov. 3, passengers on international flights to or through the United States must attest they have not been in DR Congo in the previous 21 days.

Air Travel: Air Congo has added a leased Boeing 787-9 to its fleet. The 292-seat aircraft entered service on Oct. 31, with Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins, increasing capacity for passengers travelling through Kinshasa. Matchday Travel: Sierra Leone is due in Kinshasa on Nov. 12 to face DR Congo in an AFCON qualifier; the return match on Nov. 17 will be played in El Jadida, Morocco. Health Alert: Ebola has reached 10,414 confirmed cases and 5,372 deaths, according to the latest figures cited in the coverage. Since Nov. 3, people boarding international flights to or connecting through the United States must sign a form declaring they have not been in the DRC in the past 21 days.

Air Travel: Air Congo has added a leased 292-seat Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which entered service on October 31. The aircraft adds capacity and a Premium Economy cabin for travellers flying from Kinshasa. Ebola and Travel: The outbreak has reached 10,414 confirmed cases and 5,372 deaths, according to figures released October 31. From November 3, anyone boarding an international flight to or connecting through the US must attest they have not been in the DRC in the previous 21 days. Football Travel: DR Congo hosts Sierra Leone in Kinshasa on November 12 for an AFCON qualifier; the return match on November 17 will be played in El Jadida, Morocco, rather than Sierra Leone.

Air Access: Air Congo’s leased Boeing 787-9 entered service with 292 seats, including a new Premium Economy cabin, boosting capacity for international routes from Kinshasa. Travel Health: Ebola has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases and 5,000 deaths, with transmission across eight provinces and cases reported abroad. Since Nov. 3, travelers flying internationally to or connecting through the United States must attest they have not been in the DRC in the previous 21 days. Sports Travel: Sierra Leone is due in Kinshasa on Nov. 12 for an AFCON qualifier against the Leopards; the return match is set for Nov. 17 in El Jadida, Morocco.

AFCON Travel: Sierra Leone will visit Kinshasa on Nov. 12 to face DR Congo, then meet them again in Morocco on Nov. 17. Fans planning to attend should note the return match is not being played in Sierra Leone. Air Congo: A leased Boeing 787-9 entered service on Oct. 31, adding 292 seats across business, premium economy and economy. The aircraft is expected to support expanded passenger services, including routes to Europe. Travel Health: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has exceeded 10,000 confirmed cases, with more than 5,300 deaths reported by Oct. 31. Since Nov. 3, international passengers boarding flights to or connecting through the United States must attest they have not been in DR Congo during the previous 21 days.

Kinshasa Match: Sierra Leone will travel to Kinshasa on Nov. 12 to face DR Congo in an AFCON qualifier; the Nov. 17 return match is set for El Jadida, Morocco. Travel Notice: A new US rule requires everyone boarding an international flight to or connecting through the United States to sign a form confirming they have not been in DR Congo in the past 21 days. Air Links: Air Congo’s leased Boeing 787-9 entered service on Oct. 31, adding 292 seats across three cabin classes and supporting the carrier’s long-haul plans, including routes to Europe. Health Alert: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 10,414 confirmed cases and 5,372 deaths, with infections reported across eight provinces; travelers should check current health guidance before visiting.

Health & Travel: The Ebola outbreak has reached 10,414 confirmed cases and 5,372 deaths across eight provinces. From November 3, passengers boarding international flights to the United States must attest they have not been in the DRC in the past 21 days. Air Connectivity: Air Congo has added a leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, now in service with 292 seats across business, premium economy and economy. The aircraft expands capacity for the carrier’s passenger services.

Air Travel: Air Congo’s leased Boeing 787-9 entered service on Oct. 31, adding 292 seats and a Premium Economy cabin as the carrier expands passenger services. Ebola and Travel: The outbreak has reached 10,414 confirmed cases and 5,372 deaths. Since Nov. 3, anyone boarding an international flight to the US must sign an attestation about DRC travel in the past 21 days; travelers who have been in the country cannot board. Eastern DRC Security: In Goma, Joseph Kabila met the UN mission chief as his movement called MONUSCO’s presence a “total failure” and opposed renewing its mandate next month.

Eastern DRC Travel: Former president Joseph Kabila met the UN mission chief in rebel-held Goma, where his movement opposes renewing the mission’s mandate. The talks come as insecurity continues to complicate travel in the east. Ebola and Travel Rules: The outbreak has reached 10,414 confirmed cases and 5,372 deaths across eight provinces. From Nov. 3, travelers boarding international flights to the US must attest they have not been in the DRC in the previous 21 days. Air Links: Air Congo’s leased Boeing 787-9 entered service Oct. 31, adding capacity for 292 passengers and a premium-economy cabin as the carrier develops its long-haul services.

US-Bound Travel: From Nov. 3 at 11:59 p.m. ET, passengers on international flights to or connecting through the United States must sign a form declaring they have not been in the DRC in the previous 21 days or risk being denied boarding. The rule comes as the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak reaches 10,414 confirmed cases and 5,372 deaths, with no approved vaccine. Air Congo Expansion: The airline’s leased Boeing 787-9 entered service on Oct. 31, adding 292 seats across business, premium economy and economy as the carrier develops its passenger services.

U.S.-Bound Travel: From 11:59 p.m. ET on Nov. 3, all passengers boarding international flights to or connecting through the United States must attest they have not been in DR Congo in the previous 21 days, regardless of nationality. Airlines must deny boarding without the form. Air Congo Expansion: A leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner entered service Oct. 31, adding 292 seats across business, premium economy and economy as the carrier builds passenger capacity. Ebola Outbreak: DR Congo’s outbreak has reached 10,414 confirmed cases and 5,372 deaths, with a reported fatality rate above 50%. The outbreak spans eight provinces and has spread beyond the country, keeping travel screening in focus.

Air Connectivity: Air Congo has added a leased 292-seat Boeing 787-9, which entered service Oct. 31. The aircraft brings Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins as the carrier expands passenger capacity and long-haul services. Health & Travel: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 10,414 confirmed cases and 5,372 deaths, a reported fatality rate of 51.6%. It has spread across eight provinces; travellers should monitor official health guidance. From Nov. 3, passengers flying to the U.S. must attest they have not been in the DRC during the previous 21 days. Wildlife & Conservation: Researchers recorded the rare grey-necked picathartes in western DRC’s Luki Biosphere Reserve, adding to the reserve’s appeal for nature enthusiasts as conservationists warn of deforestation threats.

Travel Health: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 10,414 confirmed cases and 5,372 deaths, with infections reported in eight provinces. From late Nov. 3, passengers flying to the United States must attest they have not been in the DRC during the previous 21 days. Air Travel: Air Congo’s 292-seat Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner entered service Oct. 31, adding capacity for long-haul flights, including routes linking Kinshasa with Europe. Wildlife Tourism: A rare grey-necked picathartes has been recorded in the Luki Biosphere Reserve, strengthening the case for a proposed cross-border protected area in the Mayombe forest.

Ebola Alert: The DRC’s Bundibugyo outbreak has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases and caused nearly 5,000 deaths, with infections reported in several countries. There is no approved vaccine or treatment, and insecurity is hampering response efforts. Travelers flying to the United States from abroad must attest from Nov. 3 that they have not been in the DRC in the previous 21 days. Air Travel: Air Congo’s 292-seat Boeing 787-9 entered service on Oct. 31, adding capacity for long-haul routes, including flights linking Kinshasa with Europe. Its three cabins include a new Premium Economy option. Conservation: Researchers recorded the rare grey-necked picathartes in western DRC’s Luki Biosphere Reserve, strengthening calls to protect rainforest spanning DRC, Republic of Congo and Angola—habitat for gorillas, chimpanzees and forest elephants.

Ebola Update: DR Congo’s outbreak has topped 5,000 deaths and 10,000 infections, with cases across eight provinces and reports in neighboring countries. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or specific treatment, making current health conditions important for travelers to monitor. Flight Connections: Air Congo’s 292-seat Boeing 787-9 is scheduled to enter service on Oct. 31, adding capacity for long-haul routes, including connections between Kinshasa and Europe, and introducing Premium Economy. Travel to the U.S.: From flights departing after 11:59 p.m. EST on Nov. 3, passengers must attest they have not been in DR Congo in the previous 21 days; the requirement is set to run through Dec. 18 unless changed. Nature Conservation: A rare grey-necked picathartes was recorded in western DR Congo’s Luki Biosphere Reserve, adding support for a proposed cross-border protected area in the Mayombe Forest.

Ebola Outbreak: DR Congo’s outbreak has passed 10,000 cases and 5,000 deaths, with transmission in eight provinces and cases reported across borders. The crisis is complicating travel and health-response planning. Air Congo: A 292-seat Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is due to enter service on October 31, adding capacity for long-haul flights, including routes linking Kinshasa with Europe. It has Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins. Travel Requirements: From November 3, passengers flying to the United States must attest they have not been in DR Congo in the previous 21 days; the rule is set to run through December 18. Rainforest Conservation: A rare grey-necked picathartes was recorded in western DR Congo’s Luki Biosphere Reserve, strengthening calls to protect the Mayombe forest across national borders. The region is also home to gorillas, chimpanzees and forest elephants.