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Congo's ‘fastest' Ebola outbreak kills nearly 1,000 people

A Ugandan worker collects a rubber glove from the airing line during a visit by the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at the Mulago National Referral Hospital Isolation Unit.

Updated 1 hours ago

Congo's Ebola outbreak deaths mount to 930

The Bundibugyo virus, responsible for the outbreak, is less common than others that cause Ebola disease, and there is no approved vaccine or treatment.

Published 2 days ago

Ebola outbreak may be four times larger than official data estimates: WHO

WHO officials suggest that the reality of the Ebola outbreak in Congo could be two or four times larger than what official data anticipates

Published 12 days ago

France confirms first Ebola case, found in doctor who flew back from Congo

All ministries and departments concerned have also been sensitised and are undertaking appropriate preventive and surveillance measures in coordination with the health ministry, they stated.

Updated 28 days ago

1,000 Ebola cases confirmed with 254 deaths in Congo outbreak, say authorities

A drone view of displaced people from the Kigonze camp attending the burial of suspected Ebola victims at Nyamurongo Cemetery, one month after an outbreak was declared, in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, June 18, 2026.

Updated 30 days ago

As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation

Vérité Johnson, a journalist and editorial secretary at the Radio Télévision Mont Bleu station in Bunia, decided to produce a new program to combat rumors about the Ebola outbreak in Congo.

Updated 47 days ago

Ebola had 'big head-start,' WHO chief Tedros warns

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Ebola outbreak “had a big head start” (Photo by GLODY MURHABAZI / AFP)

Published 48 days ago

Attacks from suspicious residents complicate the fight against Ebola in Congo

The Ebola outbreak has more than 900 suspected cases and over 220 suspected deaths.

Updated 57 days ago

Second Ebola treatment center set ablaze in Congo, 18 suspected cases fleeing

The dangerous work of burying suspected victims is being managed wherever possible by authorities.

Updated 59 days ago

Ebola outbreak: What is the Bundibugyo strain and why is there no vaccine for it

Global health authorities are making efforts to identify the medical options to help contain this outbreak.

Published 60 days ago

FIFA World Cup hit by Ebola scare as DR Congo cancel camp amid US entry concerns

There are question marks over DR Congo's FIFA World Cup participation now.

Published 62 days ago

Ebola fears surge in Congo amid rapid spread of virus's rare type

The World Health Organization, which noted a low risk globally, has said “patient zero” has not been found.

Published 62 days ago

Ebola virus outbreak declared health emergency by WHO; no vaccine for strain

Health workers move a patient to a hospital after he was found to have Ebola.

Updated 66 days ago

Millions Face Starvation in Congo. Their New Rulers Are to Blame.

An M23 rebel soldier in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Published 156 days ago

Algeria reaches Africa Cup quarterfinals on Boulbina's last-gasp winner, Ivory Coast also advances

Algeria reaches Africa Cup quarterfinals on Boulbina's last-gasp winner, Ivory Coast also advances

Updated 196 days ago

Trump lands Congo-Rwanda peace agreement to resolve 30-year conflict

US President Donald Trump hosts the signing ceremony of a peace deal with the President of Rwanda Paul Kagame (L) and the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi (R)

Published 229 days ago

Trump hosts leaders of Congo, Rwanda to sign key deal for peace

President Donald Trump has brokered the peace deal.

Updated 229 days ago

At least 32 killed in southeastern Congo after bridge at mine collapsed, authorities say

At least 32 killed in southeastern Congo after bridge at mine collapsed, authorities say

Published 247 days ago

US sanctions Congo militia tied to forced labour, smuggling in key mining zone

The US is also sanctioning the Congolese mining company CDMC, saying it sold minerals which were sourced and smuggled from mines near Rubaya.

Published 343 days ago

34 killed after Islamic State-backed rebels attack Catholic church in Congo

People gather around the charred remains of a burned vehicle following a deadly attack in Komanda, Ituri province of eastern Congo

Published 359 days ago

At least 21 killed in attack on east Congo church, civil leader says

The ADF, with ties with the Islamic State, is a rebel group that operates in the borderland between Uganda and DRC.

Published 360 days ago

USAID cancelled rape survivor kits for Congo as conflict erupted

A USAID flag flutters outside the USAID building in Washington on February 3.

Updated 385 days ago

‘India exports technology, Pak exports terrorism’: Indian delegation in Congo

Shrikant Shinde informed that Congo's parliamentarians and leaders have expressed solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism.

Published 420 days ago

25 killed as boat capsizes in Congo; most of the deceased were soccer players

Deadly boat accidents are common in Congo.

Published 498 days ago

US open to minerals partnerships with Democratic Republic of Congo

US open to minerals partnerships with Democratic Republic of Congo

Updated 499 days ago

Rwanda asking UK for $63 mln over cancelled asylum deal, source says

Rwanda asking UK for $63 mln over cancelled asylum deal, source says

Updated 505 days ago

Rebels in eastern Congo abducted 130 hospital patients, UN says

Rebels in eastern Congo abducted 130 hospital patients, UN says

Published 505 days ago

More pressure on Rwanda as Congo says rebel uprising has killed over 7,000 people this year

More pressure on Rwanda as Congo says rebel uprising has killed over 7,000 people this year

Published 512 days ago

Rwanda-backed rebels reach the center of east Congo’s 2nd major city in an unprecedented expansion

Rwanda-backed rebels reach the center of east Congo’s 2nd major city in an unprecedented expansion

Published 521 days ago

Rwanda-backed rebels advance in eastern Congo as residents flee by the thousands

Rwanda-backed rebels advance in eastern Congo as residents flee by the thousands

Published 521 days ago

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