Transport Safety: A deadly weekend collision on the Congo River in Equateur province has killed at least 22 people, with officials later putting the toll at 30 and reporting dozens missing; the crash near Ngombe-Lukolela involved a Kinshasa-bound passenger boat and a vessel traveling toward Kinshasa from Ubangi, with night navigation, overcrowding, and poor safety standards again blamed as recovery teams continue searching. National Dialogue: Catholic bishops say they remain open to DR Congo’s national dialogue and want an inclusive process as preparatory structures take shape, while legal experts stress the talks must stay consultative and feed outcomes into constitutional institutions rather than becoming a parallel power. Ebola Response: Kinshasa says the Ebola outbreak is easing in some areas, but the death toll has crossed 4,000; health authorities report 8,300 confirmed cases and 2,162 recoveries, while also warning that surveillance gaps may mean the real toll is higher and announcing tougher scrutiny of partners’ use of funds. Regional Diplomacy: Tshisekedi and Denis Sassou Nguesso met in Brazzaville to de-escalate after the Makotipoko border incident, promising prevention mechanisms and compensation for victims. Security & Rights: A new UN report accuses AFC/M23 of systematically targeting civilians in eastern DR Congo during operations against the FDLR, intensifying international pressure for accountability. Public Life: NBA Africa and Quest Water Global launched a Mutombo-themed push to build or renovate 55 basketball courts across the DRC, starting in Kinshasa.