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NprCongo Reports 867 Suspected Ebola Cases and 204 Deaths
Congolese authorities declared an Ebola outbreak on May 15. Health workers have recorded cases across a wide area of eastern Congo and five confirmed cases in neighboring Uganda.
France 24WHO Issues Alert on Ebola Spread Risk in DR Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization has issued a warning about potential Ebola transmission across borders in central Africa. Health teams are monitoring cases in affected regions of DR Congo and neighboring Uganda.
hrw.orgHuman Rights Watch Reports Executions and Rapes During Occupation of Uvira
Human Rights Watch has documented more than 50 executions and at least eight rapes carried out by rebels and soldiers during their occupation of Uvira. The rights group detailed killings of civilians and sexual violence against women in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ci…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNature Publishes Study Showing Increase in Wild Animal Consumption in Central Africa
A new study published in Nature analyzes data from more than 12,000 households to reveal rising wild animal consumption across Central Africa. The research examines trends and drivers of wild-meat use. Access to Nature+ subscription is available for $32.99 for 30 days.