Mobile Connectivity & Jobs: A GSMA report says the Republic of Congo can unlock about $1.4bn (FCFA 870bn) by 2030 by fixing the “usage gap” — 4G covers ~86% of people, but only 19% use mobile internet, with reforms expected to add 144,000 jobs and connect 540,000 more. Digital Identity: Rwanda’s biometric ID rollout is expanding to refugees too, using photos, fingerprints and iris scans to improve access to services and integration. Health & Ebola Response: The U.S. is sending an experimental Ebola antibody (MPB134) for a clinical trial in Congo, while France reports a first Ebola case in a doctor returning from Congo. Energy & Climate: The World Bank warns gas flaring hit a six-year high, wasting fuel worth about $54bn in 2025 and undermining Africa’s electricity and industrial growth. Environment & Carbon: LiDAR forest scanning could improve carbon estimates for reforestation, but experts stress transparency matters most for carbon credits. Congo Basin Science: The UN-backed Science Panel for the Congo Basin presented its 2025 assessment report in Brazzaville to guide policy and investment. Tech & Industry: Trident Energy is sounding out contractors for a mid-size FLNG vessel to tap offshore Congo-Brazzaville gas. Sports (Local Interest): Congo’s World Cup push continues with a key match vs Uzbekistan as group play ends today.