Ebola Response: Oxford Vaccine Group began first volunteer testing of a new Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine as the DRC outbreak keeps spreading, with 3,221 cases and 1,407 deaths reported and misinformation and mistrust increasingly fueling attacks on responders and discouraging care-seeking. Kinshasa Politics: DR Congo’s constitutional court approved a path that could let President Félix Tshisekedi seek a third term via a referendum after “major dysfunction,” and some Kinshasa residents say they support the controversial law despite opposition fears. DRC–Rwanda Tensions: Rwanda repatriated 39 Congolese nationals after screening found they falsely claimed FDLR ties, while Kinshasa and Kigali clash over a protocol for FDLR disarmament that Rwanda says violates a US-brokered peace deal. Humanitarian Security: Suspected ADF fighters killed at least 31 civilians in Ituri’s Babila Babombi area, with reports of higher tolls and attacks tied to “protection” demands. Women & Peace: Kinshasa marked International Day of Women in Diplomacy with calls for women’s real participation in peace processes and implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda. Culture & Identity: A feature on Les Léopards’ World Cup arrival spotlights Congolese fashion and symbolism as more than a viral moment—an assertion of identity on the global stage. Visa Lifestyle Impact: From Aug. 1, routine US visa processing ends at 25 African posts, including hubs that will now handle appointments—Kinshasa is listed as one of the regional hubs.