Ebola Response & Economy Shock: WHO says it is “catching up” with the spread of DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak, with confirmed cases now over 340 and spread into Uganda, while MSF warns the real scale is likely far higher as testing lags and aid is delayed by conflict and closures. Aid & Funding Pressure: The UK development minister admits aid cuts have been “counterproductive,” and WHO is urging more international support as responders struggle to keep up. China Steps In: A Chinese anti-epidemic medical expert team arrived in Kinshasa for a three-month mission to boost Congo’s outbreak control capacity. Health Worker Risk: Reporting from Bunia highlights how women are often first caregivers and face higher exposure, especially where protective gear is scarce. World Cup Disruptions: Ebola fears are derailing Congo’s preparations, including the cancellation of a Spain-based friendly vs Chile, adding uncertainty for the squad and traveling fans. US Visa Hub Shift: The US plans to cut Africa visa-processing sites from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, including Kinshasa, which could raise costs and travel burdens for business travelers and students. DRC Fiscal Oversight: Kinshasa moves to tighten gambling supervision with a centralized monitoring platform after a major tax collection gap emerged, under FATF-linked pressure. Strategic Minerals Push: DR Congo approved higher royalties for lithium, tantalum, niobium, tungsten, uranium and rare earths, raising costs for miners as Kinshasa seeks a bigger share of critical-minerals value.