Ebola Emergency in DRC: WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak remains a public health emergency of international concern and is “far from being under control,” with cases now above 5,000 and deaths at 2,325 (fatality rate ~46%), spreading across six provinces and driven by insecurity, displacement, and intense movement; WHO warns the risk of cross-border spread is “high” and says response teams face daily community resistance, including attacks on ambulances, while urging major scale-up and community-led engagement. Health System Strain: Africa CDC echoes the grim numbers and calls for urgent action including community response, health-worker protection, treatment access, and vaccination efforts alongside trials. Preparedness Beyond DRC: Kenya says it has no Ebola cases but is on high alert after 196 suspected alerts tested negative, highlighting the regional ripple effect. DRC in Global Trade: DRC ranks first among AGOA-eligible countries in mid-year 2026 U.S. import supplier standings, with reported U.S. merchandise import growth of about 39% year-on-year for Jan–Jun 2026. Politics and Minerals: U.S. House Democrats raise conflict-of-interest concerns over Trump-era critical minerals deals, warning about transparency, labor and human rights safeguards, and taxpayer exposure. Regional Push for Industry: At the SADC summit in Durban, leaders renewed commitments to integration and industrialization, with Ramaphosa stressing turning minerals and agriculture into jobs and value chains.