Tax Tech & Governance: The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) welcomed the Republic of Congo as its 45th member after Brazzaville signed its accession, promising more training, technical help, and best practices to boost domestic resource mobilisation. Public Health & Lab Readiness: Ebola science is being tested by a rare, fast-moving strain, while Russia tightened border checks for returning travellers and Sierra Leone said its public health labs are fully operational to detect epidemic diseases. Ebola Response Across Borders: Multiple countries tightened travel rules as cases linked to Congo were reported abroad, including India’s Bengaluru quarantine of a traveller from Uganda (later reported negative in a separate case) and Canada/Thailand moving to longer isolation for travellers from affected areas. Maternal Health Tech: UNFPA and the AfDB signed a partnership to strengthen maternal health, using digital training for health workers and improved health information systems. Trade & Logistics Tech: A Republic of Congo container terminal expanded its equipment order for faster handling, supporting growth in Central Africa shipping flows. Mobility Policy: Congo announced visa-free entry for all African citizens starting Jan 1, 2027, aiming to deepen integration and trade. Environment & Health Risk: A new study warns snakebite risk is rising as venomous snakes shift habitats with climate change.