Mpox Probe Ties to Congo: Two NIH-linked scientists, Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe, were charged in Detroit after arriving from the Republic of Congo with 113 vials of deactivated mpox (plus chickenpox and human DNA) that they allegedly failed to declare or get permission for, and then lied to investigators. Ebola Response in Congo: WHO says Congo’s Ebola outbreak is still behind where it needs to be, even as testing improves, with confirmed cases and deaths reported as rising while travel restrictions and distrust complicate containment. Local Health & Security: Kenya’s court extended a suspension on a planned US Ebola quarantine center after protests turned deadly, ordering the government to disclose agreements and protocols. World Cup Fallout for Congo: Congo’s planned warmup in Spain remains uncertain after a Spanish mayor blocked the match citing Ebola health concerns. AfDB in Brazzaville: AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah urged Africa to mobilize its own $4tn savings for transformation, unveiling a major push including a $7bn aviation modernization program. Science From the Region: An Angola expedition found eight new dragonfly species and other new insects and plants, highlighting biodiversity that feeds the Congo Basin. Sports Spotlight: Ronaldo’s Portugal are drawn in Group K with Colombia, Uzbekistan and Congo.