1. Kinshasa reroutes today’s opposition demonstration

Kinshasa authorities say they reached a compromise with the opposition to move today’s demonstration away from the Palais du Peuple. The sit-in will instead end near the electoral commission’s headquarters. Restrictions remain in Kisangani, Kananga and Lubumbashi, while C64 has said it will proceed in cities where authorities have prohibited the mobilization.

2. Ebola response stops in Damas

Ebola response activities have stopped in the Damas health zone because workers have gone three months without risk allowances and lack protective equipment. Community deaths are also complicating surveillance in Bule, even as national transmission declines and other areas tighten controls.

3. Fighting continues across Masisi and Walikale

FARDC occupied Kibati and Milonge, while AFC/M23 retained Kasopo despite an FARDC-backed offensive. A precarious lull followed two days of fighting at Chanjikiro and Buhimba. The territorial-control claims have not been independently verified.

4. Acute diarrhea kills ten children in Lubutu

More than 70 cases of acute diarrhea with dehydration and ten deaths have been recorded across 12 health areas in Lubutu territory, Maniema. Children under five are particularly affected, and laboratory testing remains pending.

5. Sino-Congolese infrastructure allocation records no payments

The 2026 budget allocated CDF 799.32 billion for infrastructure associated with the Sino-Congolese mining agreement. CDF 32.96 billion had been committed and authorized by June 30, but no payment had been recorded.