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The DR Congo Ebola outbreak dominates the period, with the death toll surpassing 1,500 and international containment measures, while economic activity surges around mineral extraction and new infrastructure deals. Political shifts in Sao Tome and Principe and Gabon's rapprochement with France contrast with security incidents involving ADF attacks, espionage, and rebel governance.
The economy is in a resource-driven expansion, with DR Congo enforcing local ownership in mining and planning a stock market to capitalize on AI mineral demand. TotalEnergies reactivates fuel price caps, while Angola and Gabon pursue new energy and processing deals.
Sao Tome and Principe's presidential election results in a second term for Carlos Vila Nova, who balances ties with global powers. Gabon deepens cooperation with France during a state visit, while Russia and Iran maintain diplomatic engagement in the region.
Security is fragmented: ADF attacks kill around 20 in eastern DR Congo, while DR Congo and Rwanda clash over FDLR disarmament. Espionage cases surface in Angola, and Wagner Group remnants in CAR build a criminal empire, amid Ebola-related attacks on hospitals.
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is the dominant societal crisis, with the death toll surpassing 1,500 and cases nearing 3,200, spreading faster than reported. International responses include quarantines and travel restrictions, while rebels use the outbreak to showcase governance.