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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
world news
Published on Jul 10, 2026 03:50 pm IST

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.
world news
Updated on Jun 24, 2026 05:34 pm IST

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.
world news
Updated on Jun 22, 2026 04:24 pm IST

WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the comments during a visit to an Ebola isolation unit at a hospital in Uganda's capital
world news
Published on Jun 08, 2026 11:19 pm IST

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.
world news
Updated on Jun 05, 2026 03:08 pm IST

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)
world news
Published on Jun 04, 2026 01:01 pm IST

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.
world news
Updated on May 26, 2026 02:06 pm IST

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.
world news
Updated on May 24, 2026 12:47 am IST

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.
world news
Published on May 23, 2026 02:37 am IST

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.
football
Published on May 21, 2026 04:13 pm IST

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.
world news
Published on May 21, 2026 04:13 pm IST

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.
world news
Updated on May 17, 2026 12:42 pm IST

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

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An M23 rebel soldier in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
world news
Published on Feb 16, 2026 11:22 am IST

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
others
Updated on Jan 07, 2026 03:00 am IST

Rwanda-backed M23 group says it has begun leaving seized Congo town

Rwanda-backed M23 group says it has begun leaving seized Congo town
us news
Updated on May 15, 2026 02:42 pm IST

Former Congo rebel leader Lumbala sentenced to 30 years over wartime atrocities

Former Congo rebel leader Lumbala sentenced to 30 years over wartime atrocities
us news
Updated on May 15, 2026 02:39 pm IST

Fear grips Congo's Uvira as M23 rebels take control, displacing 200,000

Fear grips Congo's Uvira as M23 rebels take control, displacing 200,000
us news
Updated on May 15, 2026 02:34 pm IST

Two of Trump's peace deals at risk as fighting surges in Congo and at Cambodia-Thailand border

Two of Trump's peace deals at risk as fighting surges in Congo and at Cambodia-Thailand border
us news
Updated on May 05, 2026 05:44 pm IST

Some 200,000 flee new push by Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo despite Trump deal

Some 200,000 flee new push by Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo despite Trump deal
us news
Updated on May 05, 2026 05:48 pm IST

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)
world news
Published on Dec 05, 2025 01:51 am IST

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

President Donald Trump has brokered the peace deal.
india news
Updated on Dec 04, 2025 08:59 pm IST

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
us news
Published on Nov 17, 2025 12:57 am IST

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.
us news
Published on Aug 13, 2025 02:39 am IST

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
world news
Published on Jul 28, 2025 06:41 am IST

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.
world news
Published on Jul 27, 2025 03:38 pm IST

Rwandan rebels' fate clouds Trump's vision for mineral-rich Congo

Rwandan rebels' fate clouds Trump's vision for mineral-rich Congo
us news
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 02:48 am IST

USAID cancelled rape survivor kits for Congo as conflict erupted

A USAID flag flutters outside the USAID building in Washington on February 3.
world news
Updated on Jul 01, 2025 08:29 pm IST

Soccer-Congo to resume World Cup qualifiers after missing their matches

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football
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 11:26 pm IST

US wants Rwandan troops out of Congo before peace deal signed, sources say

US wants Rwandan troops out of Congo before peace deal signed, sources say
us news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:42 pm IST

‘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.
india news
Published on May 28, 2025 07:53 am IST
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