Mineral Archives & Data Control: DR Congo is pushing to digitize and transfer colonial-era mineral records from Belgium’s AfricaMuseum to speed up discovery of new cobalt, copper and lithium deposits, with KoBold Metals offering help but the museum repeatedly rejecting the proposal. Constitutional Politics: In Kinshasa, the Senate cleared referendum legislation, bringing Tshisekedi closer to a possible third term; opposition groups warn it’s a first step toward changing term limits, after protests turned violent. Digital Economy: The government launched RDC-PASS, a national digital identity platform under a 20-year public-private partnership with Trident Digital Tech, aiming to cut document fraud and support e-government and financial inclusion. Critical Minerals Push (G7): G7 leaders agreed to coordinate critical minerals processing and supply-chain data, a move that could boost value-add opportunities for DRC and other African producers. Ebola Cross-Border Risk: G7 leaders also called for a firm, coordinated response to the Ebola resurgence in DRC and Uganda, including support for vaccines, diagnostics and treatments amid insecurity. Mining Local Equity Pressure: Congo miners are seeking a delay on a directive requiring 5% equity for Congolese workers ahead of a July 31 deadline, as unions push for enforcement. Connectivity & Business Travel: A study highlights major unserved routes in Africa, including Johannesburg–Mumbai and Brussels–Cape Town, underscoring how route development depends on aligned airline, airport and tourism incentives.