Ebola Update (Congo): Congo’s Ebola outbreak keeps accelerating, with confirmed deaths now at 2,011 and confirmed infections at 4,381 across five provinces, as health teams struggle to reach remote areas and contain spread. Public Health Funding (Central Africa): A new World Bank Health Security Programme loan and grant will back prevention and response capacity in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Gabon and Congo, alongside additional financing for rural development. Ocean Governance (Deep-sea mining): Three more African countries—including the Republic of the Congo—joined a precautionary pause on deep-seabed mining, bringing support to six nations amid calls for stronger science and governance. Climate & Forest Science: A satellite study using NASA’s GEDI data finds tropical forests across the Amazon, Congo Basin and Southeast Asia respond differently to heat and drought, challenging one-size-fits-all carbon assumptions. Biodiversity Discovery (Angola): A remote Lisima Plateau expedition in Angola reported dozens of new species, adding major detail to one of Africa’s least-studied biodiversity hotspots. Tech & Security (Drones): African drone makers are pushing to build local capacity for counter-terrorism, with Nigeria’s Terra Industries planning a major factory expansion in Ghana. Regional Mobility (Congo): The Republic of Congo plans to scrap visa requirements for all African nationals starting Jan. 1, 2027, aiming to boost intra-African movement under AfCFTA goals.