Ebola Response & Financing: WHO says “one plan, one budget, one team” is key to contain the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in north-eastern DRC, with contact tracing still the priority as no vaccine is available beyond testing. Health System Strain: Reports from Ituri describe hospitals lacking tests and protective gear, while community distrust and rumors are fueling arson and resistance. Outbreak Numbers & Tracking: Africa CDC and DRC officials report fast-rising confirmed cases and deaths, with contact tracing still below the level WHO says is needed to stop spread. Community-Led Safety: Human Rights Watch urges Kinshasa and partners to engage communities and limit security forces’ role to protect trust and improve response effectiveness. Critical Minerals & Power Bottlenecks: Energy constraints are threatening cobalt output stability as the grid struggles to deliver reliable power for mining operations. Mining Governance: Global Witness alleges “conflict coltan” from eastern DRC is smuggled through Rwanda into global supply chains, raising pressure on traceability. China Mining Deal Review: Civil society groups call for a rethink of the China “minerals for infrastructure” agreement, citing tax exemptions and transparency concerns. Justice & Business Risk: A military court sentences 54 people to death over the 2017 killing of two UN investigators, underscoring ongoing security and rule-of-law risks for investment. Air Connectivity: Air Congo plans nonstop Kinshasa–Brussels flights from July 1, using a wet-lease Boeing 787-8 to navigate EU certification limits.