Ebola Crisis: Ebola patients in DR Congo are reportedly fleeing treatment centres for food, as hunger and weak support undermine containment; with confirmed cases nearing 900 and deaths rising, aid groups warn the outbreak is being worsened by poor water, sanitation, and under-reporting. Cross-Border Response: The UN is pushing regional preparedness as the risk spreads through refugee and trade corridors, including a $4 million CERF boost for Uganda’s Ebola response and new support like screening and logistics at key entry points. Community Trust & Access: Health workers face anger and mistrust, while camps and displaced communities report dry taps, overcrowding, and sanitation gaps that make prevention harder. Kinshasa Church Life: Catholic priests in Kinshasa denounce a surge of insecurity around parishes, saying attacks are becoming more organized and violent. Youth & Faith in Pop Culture: Kinshasa’s “rapping priest” Jean-Pierre Mongambi is using rap to pull young people back toward the Church, blending psalms with street energy. Politics & Protests: Violent clashes in Kinshasa erupted during protests against a bill that could enable constitutional changes and a possible third term for President Tshisekedi. Digital Identity: A state ceremony in Kinshasa marked the launch of RDC-PASS, DR Congo’s national digital identity ecosystem under a 20-year public-private partnership. Culture & Style: DR Congo’s World Cup return is being celebrated through La Sape-inspired outfits and fashion design tied to Leopards heritage.