Ebola Update (DRC): Eastern Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is now the fastest-growing on record, with nearly 2,000 confirmed cases and 702 deaths, while suspected cases spread to more provinces as responders face rebel threats, weak infrastructure and strikes at treatment centres. Rwanda Agribusiness: Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva visited the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub, urging investors to raise yields—especially passion fruit—while highlighting that irrigation costs are straining production targets. Digital Payments (East Africa): MTN Mobile Money Zambia and TerraPay’s Xend launched cross-border merchant payments linking Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania, and enabling Zambian merchants to accept payments from East African MoMo wallets. Creator Economy (Rwanda): Jimvio, an AI-powered creator commerce platform, says it helps creators and entrepreneurs sell products, run affiliate programmes and monetize communities from one place. E-waste Regulation (Rwanda): Saudi Arabia and the ITU report success in building e-waste circular-economy regulatory frameworks in pilot countries including Rwanda. UK Visa Rules: The UK updated visitor visa requirements, with Rwanda among African countries whose citizens must secure entry clearance before travel or transit. Media Business (Rwanda): eMedia launched Openview Stream, Africa’s first independent FAST streaming platform, rolling out initially to Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda and others. Innovation Call: The Royal Academy of Engineering opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, including a special call for Rwanda-based engineers and innovators.