Aviation & Trade Links: Ethiopian Airlines will add daily midday flights to Kinshasa from Dec. 1, 2026, lifting its Kinshasa service to 21 weekly flights and expanding both passenger and cargo options, with links also to Lubumbashi and Goma. Ebola & Public Finance Pressure: Ebola in eastern DR Congo is spreading “exponentially” over an area larger than France, with UN officials citing a liquidity crunch that is stopping frontline health and community workers from being paid; deaths in the last three months are reported at about 2,500, including 160 health workers infected. Under-Reporting Risk: Africa CDC warns confirmed cases may be only 30–40% of infections, implying a possible 10,000–15,000 case burden, as WHO keeps the highest emergency status and the DRC launches “Congo River Without Ebola” surveillance to protect key transport hubs like Mbandaka and Kinshasa. Conflict Meets Containment: In rebel-held areas, M23/AFC has tightened movement—suspending some taxis and boat routes—after Ebola-positive travelers were detected, showing how fighting complicates response logistics. Connectivity for Business: Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched Africa’s first commercial satellite-to-mobile service in DR Congo, enabling SMS and light-data (including WhatsApp) in areas without reliable terrestrial coverage. Regional Commerce: Tanzania and DR Congo are deepening cooperation on mining, trade, infrastructure and security, with a focus on the Central Corridor and transport links to cut the cost and time of moving goods.