Ebola Emergency: WHO says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak began in February—months before it was officially declared in mid-May—after genetic sequencing showed early cases were misdiagnosed as malaria or typhoid; confirmed cases have now reached about 4,200 with nearly 2,000 deaths, and WHO warns the virus is “outpacing our response” as contact tracing lags and many patients reach care too late. Vaccine Push: WHO recommends prioritising the Ervebo vaccine for a randomised clinical trial against Bundibugyo Ebola, citing preliminary cross-protection data, as the outbreak continues to spread across multiple provinces. Community Reality Check: Reporting from Mongbwalu says the outbreak likely started in the mining area, with insecurity, weak infrastructure, and attacks on health facilities discouraging people from seeking treatment early. Uranium-Cobalt Fallout: Kinshasa has launched an investigation into claims of undeclared uranium inside cobalt exports bound for China, setting up tests and a working group after a Nature Communications study raised serious nuclear accounting concerns. Trade & Logistics: Dar es Salaam port transit cargo rose 17% in 2025/26, with DRC-bound shipments up 30%—highlighting the growing importance of the DRC trade corridor. Sports Spotlight: Paul Gitau says his Kenya volleyball experience could help the DR Congo women’s team challenge for a first continental title in Nairobi.