Ebola Update (Congo): Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed 600 people and reached 1,759 confirmed cases, with health authorities investigating two suspected infections in Tshopo province (including Kisangani) after the virus appeared to spread beyond the original Ituri focus—while treatment centers run near capacity and some healthcare workers report unpaid benefits. Energy & Tech (Congo): At NOG Energy Week 2026, industry leaders highlighted Floating LNG (FLNG) as a fast route to monetize offshore gas, noting existing FLNG activity in Congo and positioning the country among Africa’s key FLNG hubs. Local Science & Environment (Congo Basin): Scientists traced where the Congo River’s massive freshwater flow ends up in the Atlantic, adding new detail to how the basin shapes regional ecosystems. Digital Agriculture (Congo): A Congolese-linked e-agriculture platform (E-AgriBusiness) is expanding across Central Africa using web, mobile, USSD, SMS, and chat support to digitize farming value chains. Mining & Investment (Congo): The Republic of Congo is set to push its mining agenda at MOTA 2026, with officials stressing project discipline and funding needs for strategic assets like Kola potash. Public Health Capacity: A separate report on high-level isolation units explains how specialized hospital setups can be activated quickly during outbreaks like Ebola—relevant for strengthening Congo’s response readiness.