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South China Morning PostWHO Chief Briefs DR Congo President as Ebola Outbreak — Already Third-Largest on Record — Continues to Spread Undetected
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus concluded his visit to Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday after meeting President Felix Tshisekedi and traveling to Ituri province. An aid agency warned the outbreak may be larger than reported.
BBC NewsEbola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 1,000 Suspected Cases as Diagnostic and Coordination Efforts Continue
MSF warns the outbreak response has not kept pace with daily new cases. WHO chief visits Ituri province as Uganda confirms nine cases and one death.
thehindu.comUganda Closes Border With DR Congo After Ebola Cases Rise
Ugandan authorities ordered the border with DR Congo closed on Wednesday after suspected cases of a rare Ebola strain approached 1,000 in the neighboring country. The closure applies immediately, with limited exceptions for emergencies, cargo, and security.
BbcPolice Fire Shots to Disperse Crowd at DR Congo Ebola Centre
Police fired shots into the air on Sunday to disperse crowds attempting to retrieve bodies from an Ebola treatment centre in Mongwalu. The incident follows earlier attacks on isolation facilities in the same region.
rte.ieEbola Outbreak Declared in DR Congo After Two-Month Delay
Health authorities have launched a response to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that went undetected for up to two months. The outbreak has recorded 671 suspected cases and 160 suspected deaths across multiple provinces.
winnipegfreepress.comWHO Reports 600 Suspected Ebola Cases and 139 Suspected Deaths in DR Congo
The World Health Organization says two experimental vaccines for the Bundibugyo species are in development. Officials have confirmed 51 cases in DR Congo and two in Uganda.
SemaforRwanda President Says US Sanctions Will Not Change Stance on Eastern DR Congo
Paul Kagame said sanctions imposed by Washington on Rwanda’s defense forces will not alter Kigali’s position regarding eastern DR Congo. The measures, announced in March, accused Rwanda of supporting M23 rebels and violating a ceasefire. Kagame made the remarks at the Africa CEO…
SemaforDR Congo to Acquire Equity Stake in $270M Zambia-DR Congo Cross-Border Power Line
The finance ministry said the country will acquire a share in the cross-border transmission project as mining power demand outstrips supply. The 200-kilometer line from Kalumbila to Kolwezi is expected to deliver an initial 460 MW. Officials linked the move to broader infrastruct…
SemaforDR Congo Cobalt Export Quotas Prompt Production Changes by Major Miners
DR Congo's cobalt export quotas have led major producers to adjust operations, including reducing output or prioritizing other metals. Glencore reported a 39% drop in cobalt production in the first quarter of 2026. Other companies like CMOC and Eurasia Resources Group have adopte…