Ebola Update: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has crossed 3,000 deaths, with officials warning it could become the worst ever; WHO-linked teams are now using anonymized mobile-phone data to map population movements and predict where spread could surge next. School Life Under Threat: In Ituri’s Bunia and beyond, schools are reopening with handwashing, temperature checks, and limits on close contact, but many classrooms stay partly empty as families weigh safety amid ongoing transmission. Human Stories Behind the Numbers: A response leader in eastern DRC says statistics can’t hide the human cost—families, especially children, are dying as the Bundibugyo strain spreads and treatment options remain limited. Eastern Security & M23: Government forces are running two offensives in South Kivu to pressure M23’s western flank, as ceasefire verification efforts begin in the region. Politics & National Dialogue: President Tshisekedi’s proposed national dialogue is drawing sharp opposition pushback, with major groups rejecting the format and warning it’s a route to entrench power. Kinshasa Mobility: After nearly 15 years, Kinshasa’s urban train is back, easing gridlock for some commuters—though packed carriages and heat are driving complaints. Heritage & Rumba: In Kinshasa, rumba culture keeps living in venues like La Creche, where older hits and live bands preserve a UNESCO-listed tradition even as the city changes.