Ebola Response: The DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is still in an “upward” active phase, with rising confirmed cases and deaths, strained testing and contact tracing, and growing community resistance—while aid groups warn the real scale may be far higher due to poor sanitation, limited water, and under-reporting. Humanitarian Reality Check: In Ituri’s Kigonze displacement camp, daily life is being squeezed by dry taps and overcrowded shelters, leaving families unable to wash hands as the outbreak spreads. International Support: UK public health experts have been deployed across the region with WHO and national partners, including work in eastern DRC on prevention, epidemiology, and risk communication. Church Under Pressure: Kinshasa Catholic priests say insecurity around parishes is worsening and becoming more organized, with attacks affecting clergy and religious communities. Youth & Faith in Pop Form: Kinshasa’s “rapping priest” Jean-Pierre Mongambi is using rap and psalms to pull young people back toward the Church. Politics & Culture Clash: Violent crackdowns in Kinshasa followed protests against a referendum bill that critics say could enable President Tshisekedi to seek a third term, injuring opposition figures. Digital Identity Milestone: RDC-PASS, the DRC’s national digital identity ecosystem, was launched in Kinshasa under a 20-year public-private partnership, aiming to modernize public services and access to institutions. World Cup Style & Pride: The Leopards’ return to the World Cup after 52 years is being celebrated through Congolese fashion and La Sape-inspired looks, turning sport into a cultural moment despite Ebola disruptions.