Food Security & Trade: Liberia’s government received 3,600 metric tons of Chinese-donated rice, with officials saying it’s meant to stabilize the rice market and ease food inflation pressures. Ebola Response: Africa CDC warns Congo’s Ebola outbreak could become the worst ever if weaknesses aren’t fixed fast; G7 leaders also urged a strong, coordinated cross-border response, citing travel risks tied to the World Cup. Public Health Numbers: Congo’s Ministry of Health reported a sharp rise to 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths, pointing to gaps in contact tracing, insecurity, and funding shortfalls. Migration Pressure in the Region: South Africa faces a looming June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, after xenophobic attacks and intimidation; the country says 2,745 foreigners were repatriated in the past week. Diplomacy & Security: A Russia Day reception in Brazzaville drew senior Congolese officials and the diplomatic corps, including Foreign Affairs Minister Constant-Serge Bounda and presidential security chief Brig. Gen. Serge Oboa. Parliamentary Cooperation: Cameroon’s National Assembly speaker met the UK High Commissioner, with talks focused on business ties, jobs, mining reforms, and environmental cooperation. Sports & Politics: African football federations, including Congo, condemned UEFA President Čeferin’s “uninteresting matches” remarks, defending the World Cup’s inclusivity—especially for returning and debut nations.