Ebola Update: WHO says the DRC’s Ebola outbreak is still not under control as North Kivu cases jumped 73% while Ituri fell 26% and Haut-Uele fell 15%, with many deaths happening before people reach treatment. Gender & Care: UN Women reports women and girls are hit hardest—over 54% of confirmed patients are women, and girls (10–17) make up 51%—because they do much of the home care and even funeral work. Health Beyond Ebola: The national malaria program (PNLP) highlights the scale of severe malaria in remote areas, noting the DRC carries about 12.6% of global cases and 11.3% of deaths. Church & Community: Cardinal Ambongo urges Kinshasa’s Catholic pastoral agents to move from isolated work to real collaboration, reaching families and “peripheries.” Culture & Payments: Visa Pay names Fally Ipupa brand ambassador in Kinshasa, pushing digital payments as part of the country’s cashless agenda. Sports & Tragedy: Cyclist Miguel Masaisai dies after a crash during his “Pedals for Peace” ride from Goma toward Rabat. Trade & Growth: Kenyan firms plan a DRC-Kenya trade mission in Kinshasa to expand exports, sourcing, and cross-border supply chains. Mining & Tech: KoBold Metals expands in the DRC using AI-directed exploration to chase critical minerals and reduce reliance on China. Transport Disaster: Over 40 people were reported missing after a passenger boat sank on Lake Tanganyika, with 84 aboard. Kinshasa Arts: A new Kinshasa-set documentary debut explores life under electricity shortages, where faith and community light the night.