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France 24world14 days ago
Rwandan Foreign Minister Says U.S. Mediation in DR Congo Conflict Is Biased
Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe stated in a France 24 interview that the United States has applied sanctions only to Rwanda while DR Congo has not met commitments under the June 2025 Washington Accords. He said Kinshasa has failed to enforce a ceasefire or neutraliz…
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WHO Lowers Suspected Ebola Cases in Congo to 116
The World Health Organization reduced the number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 906 to 116 as of May 31. Confirmed cases total 330 across the region, including 48 deaths in Congo and one in Uganda.
indiatoday.intoday.inscience42 days ago
Ebola Cases in Central Africa Exceed 1,000 Suspected Infections
A new Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has produced more than 1,000 suspected cases centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Health authorities report 223 suspected deaths in the DRC and seven confirmed cases in Uganda.
rte.ieworld43 days ago
Brazilian Officials Monitor Two Men for Possible Ebola Infection
Health authorities in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states are monitoring two men who recently arrived from Ebola-affected countries. One tested negative for the virus; the other tested positive for malaria.
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Congo Reports Over 1,000 Suspected Ebola Cases Since May 15 Outbreak
Health authorities have recorded at least 220 deaths in the current Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccines or treatments.
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Ebola Cases in Central Africa Rise from 256 to About 1,000 in Eleven Days
Suspected and confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda increased from 256 on 16 May to roughly 1,000 by 27 May. The World Health Organization reported about 240 deaths during the same period.
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Nprworld50 days ago
Congo 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 24world57 days ago
WHO 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.orgworld61 days ago
Human 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…
deccanchronicle.comscience74 days ago
Nature 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.
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