#Democratic Republic of the Congo
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HealthEbola Spreads to New DRC Health Zone as Kenya Confirms First Imported Case
The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has expanded to a new health zone in North Kivu, while Kenya has confirmed its first fatal imported case of the virus.
Breaking NewsTragic Congo River Boat Collision Leaves 30 Dead and Dozens Missing
A collision between two vessels on the Congo river has left at least 30 people dead and dozens missing, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
HealthDR Congo Mourns Local Official Beaten to Death Over Ebola Stance
Mourners in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have buried Marie-Celestin Karondwa, a local official who was beaten to death after publicly defending the government's Ebola response.
Breaking NewsTragic Military Plane Crash in Democratic Republic of the Congo Claims Over a Dozen Lives
A Congolese army plane crash in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people, including senior military officials and civilians.
HealthDR Congo Ebola Outbreak Reaches Two New Health Zones Amid Escalating Challenges, WHO Warns
The WHO reports that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to two new health zones, bringing the total to 63 affected zones amid ongoing conflict and containment challenges.
Breaking NewsTragedy on Lake Tanganyika: At Least 41 Dead After Boat Capsizes in DRC
At least 41 people have died and 49 others were rescued after a boat carrying about 100 people capsized on Lake Tanganyika in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
HealthDR Congo Begins Critical Ebola Vaccine Rollout for Frontline Health Workers as Death Toll Mounts
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have begun receiving the Ervebo vaccine in Bunia to combat a severe Ebola outbreak driven by the Bundibugyo virus.
HealthDemocratic Republic of the Congo Faces Devastating Milestone as Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 7,000 Cases
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded over 7,000 cases in its worst-ever Ebola epidemic, with the rare Bundibugyo virus spreading to schools and multiple provinces.
PoliticsDemocratic Republic of the Congo Reaffirms Plan to Relocate Embassy to Jerusalem
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reiterated its plan to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem following a visit by President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi.
HealthAnxiety Mounts Among Parents and Teachers as DR Congo Starts School Year Amid Record Ebola Outbreak
Parents and teachers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have raised safety concerns as a new school year begins amid the country's largest-ever Ebola outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo virus.
HealthUganda Declared Free of Ebola by WHO After Passing Mandatory Monitoring Period
The World Health Organization has officially declared Uganda free of Ebola after the country passed the mandatory 42-day monitoring period without new cases. Meanwhile, the outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to accelerate.
PoliticsDemocratic Republic of the Congo Faces Political Crisis Amid Constitutional Battle Over 2028 Presidential Vote
A fierce political battle over constitutional reform and presidential term limits is unfolding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the 2028 election approaches, coinciding with ongoing conflict in the country's east.
HealthDRC Ebola Death Toll Crosses 2,500 as UN Warns of Exponential Spread
The United Nations warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading exponentially as the death toll surpasses 2,500.
HealthInside the DR Congo Ebola Crisis: How a Rare Strain Became the Deadliest Outbreak in History
A rare strain of Ebola has become the deadliest outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's history, as health workers battle the virus amidst armed conflict and delayed detection in Ituri Province.
HealthDR Congo Ebola Crisis Surpasses 2,300 Deaths to Become Country's Deadliest on Record
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the deadliest in the nation's history, claiming 2,325 lives as health officials warn that the virus is outpacing the current response.
HealthEscalating Ebola Crisis in Democratic Republic of the Congo Surpasses Containment Efforts
The Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed 2,000 lives and is spreading faster than any previous crisis, according to the World Health Organization.
HealthNew Animal Transmission Sparks Rapid Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
A new study reveals that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was triggered by a fresh animal-to-human transmission event, prompting international travel restrictions and intensified response efforts.