Ebola & Gender: UN Women says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is hitting women and girls hardest, with over 54% of confirmed patients being women and girls making up 51% of cases among ages 10–17; women also shoulder home care, including washing corpses, often without protection. Canada Travel Ban: Congolese visa holders in Canada are calling the country’s Ebola travel ban “torture,” saying they can’t quarantine or test like others and fear the restrictions may be extended again. Digital Culture & Payments: Visa Pay names Congolese music icon Fally Ipupa as brand ambassador, pushing digital payments and financial inclusion in Kinshasa. Politics & Protests: Opposition C64 protests against proposed constitutional changes—seen as enabling Tshisekedi’s third term—were met with tear gas, clashes, and dozens of arrests across Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, and Uvira. Religion & Community: A Kinshasa ceremony marks 40 years of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in DR Congo, highlighting growth to around 160,000 members. Youth & Sport: An AFD-backed community tournament in Bandalungwa promotes inclusion for young girls and women through sport and culture. Tragedy in Sports: Cyclist Miguel Masaisai dies during his “Pedals for Peace” journey from Goma toward Rabat. Education Under Strain: Students in Goma and Bukavu demand resumption of classes after suspensions in public higher education institutions. Eastern Crisis Diplomacy: DR Congo and Rwanda return to Geneva talks as fighting and disputes over armed groups and M23 control continue.