Ebola Response & Health Systems: Chinese CDC-linked experts say DRC must shift from only treatment to prevention “at the source” as the WHO reports over 7,000 confirmed cases in the current outbreak, with no approved vaccine or specific therapy for the Bundibugyo strain. Electricity & Business Impact: Kinshasa’s chronic power cuts are now in the National Assembly spotlight, with SNEL’s CEO summoned after prolonged blackouts that disrupt households and economic activity. Mining Investment Reform: Kinshasa is preparing a one-stop agency to centralize mining registration, licensing, taxation and compliance—aimed at cutting months of approvals and attracting more Western capital into a sector long dominated by Chinese firms. Trade & Logistics: Tanzania and DRC signed a trade cooperation deal in Dar es Salaam, focusing on transport, exports, investment and using the Port of Dar es Salaam to reduce the cost and duration of import/export procedures. Mining Violence & Human Rights: Amnesty reports Rwanda-backed M23 fighters killed 18 artisanal miners and subjected others to torture, forced labour and detention at coltan and gold sites in North and South Kivu. Digital Payments Push: Visa named Fally Ipupa as brand ambassador for Visa Pay in DRC, tying the campaign to the central bank’s 2027 cashless agenda. Mpox Trial in DRC: NanoViricides began a Phase II trial of NV-387 for monkeypox in the DRC, with enrollment of first patients in Kinshasa led by Prof. Vivi Maketa Tevuzula. Labour Enforcement: The labour minister vowed sanctions after inspections in Kinshasa found illegal work arrangements, including expatriates, and wage practices that may fall below legal standards. Local Enterprise: In Bukavu, young entrepreneurs are building a domestic market for local coffee through processing, sales tracking and distribution to major cities. Aviation Safety: Congolese investigators are probing a 737-300 freighter gear-collapse incident at Kindu airport. Sports & Tourism Business: Nairobi plans a 10,000-seat indoor arena as part of a $294.49m Railway City MICE project, modeled on Rwanda’s venue approach.