Democratic Republic of Congo
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The GuardianWHO Chief Visits DRC as Ebola Death Rate Reaches 30-50%
World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support containment of a new Ebola outbreak. The agency revised the death rate to 30-50% based on confirmed cases and recorded 10 confirmed and 223 suspected d…
en.antaranews.comResidents Displaced in Eastern Congo Live in Crowded Camp
More than 25,000 people live in the Kingonze camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. One resident expressed concern that an Ebola outbreak could spread rapidly under current conditions.
France 24Ebola Outbreak Declared in Eastern DR Congo Since May 15
More than 900 suspected cases and 220 suspected deaths have been recorded since the outbreak began. Health workers at Rwampara hospital are treating patients with limited supplies.
The GuardianWHO Says Ebola Outbreak in DRC Exceeds Response Capacity
The World Health Organization said the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than containment measures. At least 220 suspected deaths have been reported, and neighboring countries face elevated risk.
rte.ieEbola Cases Rise in Eastern Congo as Health Centers Face Attacks
The World Health Organization said Ebola is spreading faster than containment efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Suspected deaths have exceeded 220, and treatment centers in the conflict-affected east have been attacked.
jpost.comItaly Reports Two Suspected Ebola Cases After Return From Uganda
Health authorities in Italy have issued an alert after a man and a woman developed symptoms following travel from Uganda. The patients are being treated at a Milan hospital while diagnostic tests continue.
nationalpost.comResidents in eastern Congo town divided over Ebola outbreak
Some residents of Mongbwalu accept the presence of Ebola after seeing neighbors die, while others in the town remain unconvinced the virus exists. The latest outbreak is centered in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
EuronewsRed Cross Says Three Volunteers Died From Suspected Ebola in DR Congo
Three Red Cross volunteers died in May after contracting suspected Ebola while managing bodies in Ituri province on March 27. The outbreak has produced 82 confirmed cases and seven confirmed deaths in the DRC, with Uganda reporting five total cases.
business-standard.comRed Cross Reports Three Volunteers Died of Ebola in Congo
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said three volunteers from the DR Congo Red Cross died after contracting Ebola in March. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak an international public health emergency.
e360.yale.eduWHO Raises National Risk Level for Ebola Outbreak in Congo
The World Health Organization raised its risk assessment for an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to very high at the national level. Authorities banned funeral wakes and gatherings over 50 people while health workers face community resistance.
Ebola Outbreak in Bunia Prompts Health Response in Democratic Republic of Congo
Health experts in Bunia report that misinformation and mistrust are complicating efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak. The outbreak has recorded 160 suspected deaths among 670 suspected cases.
Le MondeEbola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Grows to 139 Probable Deaths
The World Health Organization reported that the Ebola virus has been circulating for several months in Ituri province. Officials recorded 139 probable deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases since the outbreak was declared on May 15.
nypost.comRwampara Hospital Marks Site for Ebola Isolation Center
A plastic strip now marks the planned location for an isolation center at Rwampara hospital, one of the main sites of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The facility has not yet been constructed.
NprEbola Outbreak Reported in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda
More than 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths have been recorded since the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency on Saturday. The outbreak is centered in a northeastern province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with two cases also reported in U…
WHO Reports Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization said an Ebola outbreak has caused at least 130 deaths and more than 500 suspected cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Officials cited a rare strain and regional conflict as complicating factors.
680news.comGulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Invest in DRC Critical Minerals
Gulf sovereign wealth funds from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have committed capital to mining projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The investments occur alongside U.S. and Chinese efforts to secure supplies of copper, cobalt, and other minerals used…
New York PostCDC Coordinates Withdrawal of Small Number of Americans Exposed to Ebola in Congo
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is working with other U.S. agencies to arrange the safe withdrawal of a small number of Americans directly affected by an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The agency stated the overall risk to the American…
New York PostNew Ebola Outbreak in Congo's Ituri Province Kills at Least 65
Africa CDC confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far. The strain appears to be a non-Zaire variant, raising questions about the effectiveness of existing vaccines stockpiled for previous outbreaks. Officials fr…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAfrica CDC Confirms 13 Ebola Cases in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri Province
The agency reported 65 deaths so far, mainly in Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, five months after the previous outbreak ended. Preliminary tests detected the Ebola virus in 13 of 20 samples. Officials convened an urgent coordination meeting with neighboring countries amid con…
France 24Human Rights Watch Reports Killings, Rapes and Abductions During M23 Occupation of Uvira in Late 2025
Human Rights Watch documented atrocities by M23 rebels and the Rwandan army during their month-long occupation of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in late 2025 and early 2026. The rights group released its report on Thursday detailing the abuses. Senior researcher Cl…
france24.comDRC Presidential Guard Detains Nyota TV Journalist After Kolwezi Mining Erosion Report
Camera operator Stéphane Shisso has been held for more than four months without charge or court appearance following a report on mining-induced erosion in Kolwezi. His colleague Guelord Shamba remains in hiding. AllAfrica reported the details, citing the Committee to Protect Jour…
citizen.co.zaHuman Rights Watch Reports Arbitrary Detentions of Activists and Journalists in DR Congo Amid M23 Conflict
Human Rights Watch said authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are harassing and arbitrarily detaining journalists, activists and opposition members amid tensions over potential constitutional changes and conflict with the M23 group. President Félix Tshisekedi raised the…
citizen.co.zaDRC Cobalt Miners Cut Output and Shift to Copper as Prices Reach Nine-Year Low
Producers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are reducing cobalt production amid oversupply and shifting investments to copper, where demand is surging. The government has replaced a 2025 export ban with strict quotas of 96,600 tonnes annually for 2026 and 2027. Glencore reporte…
citizen.co.zaDRC Imposes Cobalt Export Quotas as Miners Cut Cobalt Output and Raise Copper Production
The Democratic Republic of Congo has imposed annual cobalt export quotas of 96,600 tonnes for 2026 and 2027, replacing a 2025 ban, amid sharp price declines from oversupply. Producers are shifting capital to copper, where demand is rising and supply tightening, with Glencore repo…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDemocratic Republic of Congo to Create Paramilitary Unit for Mine Policing with US and UAE Funding
The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to establish a paramilitary unit to oversee its mining operations. Funding for this unit will come from the US and United Arab Emirates. The initiative aims to enhance security in the mining sector.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIran Conflict Linked to Supply Chain Strains in Australian, Ethiopian, and Congolese Mining Operations
The ongoing war in Iran is disrupting mining operations worldwide. Affected areas include the Australian outback, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The global mining industry is starting to experience these effects, according to reports.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Deports 15 South American Migrants to DR Congo After 27-Hour Flight
Fifteen migrants from Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru were deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo. They described enduring a 27-hour flight in handcuffs and shackles. The group shared their experiences with AFP on Wednesday, as reported by France 24.
citizen.co.zaJoint Ugandan-Congolese Operation Frees Over 200 Civilians from ADF-Controlled Camp in Eastern DR Congo
Ugandan and Congolese soldiers conducted a joint raid on an Allied Democratic Forces camp, freeing more than 200 captives including children. The operation, part of ongoing efforts against the IS-linked group, resulted in ADF fighter deaths and weapon seizures. Rescued individual…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDRC Central Bank Announces Restrictions on US Dollar Cash Transactions Starting April 2027
The central bank in the Democratic Republic of Congo has imposed new limits on cash transactions in US dollars to combat money laundering and bolster the local currency. The measures will take effect in April 2027, about one year from now. The policy aims to enhance confidence in…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDRC Government and AFC/M23 Reach Agreement on Aid Deliveries and Prisoner Releases
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government and the AFC/M23 group have agreed to facilitate humanitarian aid and release prisoners. The deal, announced on Sunday, sets a 10-day timeline for both actions. The agreement was reported by France 24.