1. Kenya confirms imported Ebola case in citizen returning from the DRC

Kenya confirmed its first imported Bundibugyo Ebola case in a Kenyan citizen who became ill in the DRC before traveling through Uganda to Nairobi, where he died. The outbreak has infected at least 2,076 children and killed 1,162, while 1,903 children have been orphaned or separated from their caregivers.

2. Lukolela collision toll rises to 26 dead and 82 missing

The confirmed death toll from the collision between two river boats at Lukolela in Équateur has risen from about ten to 26. Another 82 people remain missing.

3. Government-aligned forces claim a wider advance in Kalehe

FARDC and Wazalendo forces claimed to have captured several positions around Numbi and Lumbishi in the Kalehe highlands between October 3 and 6. The fighting displaced residents and disrupted schools, while separate clashes continued on the Kasake–Katoyi axis in Masisi.

4. Six civilian bodies found at Nduye after attacks targeting the Okapi reserve area

Six civilian bodies were found in the Nduye locality following ADF-attributed attacks on September 29 and 30. The violence also targeted the Okapi Wildlife Reserve’s northeastern patrol substation at Nduye, killing an ecoguard and damaging reserve facilities. Near Komanda, at least three children drowned as residents fled another suspected ADF incursion.

5. DRC launches a three-year airborne mineral survey

The government launched a 36-month geological and geophysical survey using eight aircraft. Initial coverage will extend across Kongo Central, Kwango, Kwilu, Grand Kasaï and Grand Katanga, producing data intended to guide mineral exploration, investment and state mining policy.