Indigenous-Led Conservation: Wise Ancestors and local partners in Equateur Province are launching a $24,000 crowdfund to build a reference genome for the Bosenge tree and plant 100 seedlings, aiming to restore habitat and protect edible caterpillars that communities rely on. Ebola Update in Congo: Confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC climbed to 933 (with 245 deaths), as WHO and partners push response efforts while reports show patients fleeing treatment centers for food amid deep hunger. Cross-Border Alarm: UN agencies warn the outbreak risk is regional, with UNHCR urging preparedness across neighboring countries and WHO deploying rapid response experts to support field work. Aid for Uganda: The UN Central Emergency Response Fund approved $4 million to back Uganda’s Ebola response, including health logistics and support in refugee-hosting districts. Kinshasa Church Under Threat: Catholic priests in Kinshasa say insecurity around parishes is worsening and becoming more organized, with attacks on clergy and religious communities. Youth, Faith, Music: Kinshasa’s “rapping priest” Jean-Pierre Mongambi is using rap and psalms to draw young people back to the Church. Politics and Protest: A referendum bill approved by parliament is fueling protests over possible constitutional changes that could affect presidential term limits. DRC–M23 Conflict Watch: Coverage highlights how the DRC and its partners are weighing responses as fighting linked to M23 and Rwanda continues to reshape the security landscape.