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WHO warns most new Ebola cases in DR Congo are linked to unknown transmission chains

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that approximately 80% of newly reported Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) are linked to unknown chains of transmission, raising concerns about the outbreak's rapid spread and the growing difficulty of containing the......

Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Surpasses 300 Deaths

An ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed more than 300 lives, raising serious concerns among health authorities as the virus continues to spread despite intensified containment efforts. According to the latest figures from the National Institute of Public Health,......

Morocco Sends Nine Tons of Medical Aid to Support Ebola Response in DR Congo

Morocco has reinforced its humanitarian commitment to Africa by dispatching nine tons of medical and logistical supplies to support efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo). The first shipment was transported aboard a Royal Moroccan Armed Forces C-130H......

Ebola in the DRC: Morocco Strengthens MONUSCO's Efforts with Emergency Medical Aid

Morocco is intensifying its support for United Nations humanitarian operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by deploying significant medical assistance aimed at combating the Ebola epidemic affecting the Ituri province. This initiative seeks to bolster the capabilities of the United......

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo claims 291 lives as cases rise

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo claims 291 lives as cases rise Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reported a continued rise in Ebola-related deaths, with the confirmed toll reaching 291 fatalities amid an ongoing outbreak in the eastern part of the......

Ebola Cases Rise Above 1,000 In Democratic Republic Of The Congo Amid Ongoing Outbreak

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reported a continued rise in Ebola infections, with confirmed cases surpassing 1,000 and deaths increasing as the outbreak spreads across affected regions. According to the latest official update, the country has recorded 1,003 confirmed......

Ebola in Central Africa: Women and Adolescent Girls Remain Most Vulnerable to the Outbreak

The latest health data released by UN Women highlights a persistent reality in the fight against Ebola in Central Africa: women and girls continue to be the primary victims of epidemic outbreaks. In the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, they represent more than half of the confirmed laboratory......

Kinshasa and M23 reach agreement to release prisoners and ease humanitarian access

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the armed group M23 have reached an agreement aimed at improving humanitarian access and releasing prisoners within ten days, according to a joint statement issued after talks held in Switzerland. Both sides agreed to avoid any actions that......

Congo launches disarmament campaign against genocide-linked militia

The armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have initiated a new campaign to disarm a militia linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide, marking a significant step toward easing tensions with neighboring Rwanda. The operation targets the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR),......

DR Congo investigates deadly drone attack in Goma

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have launched an investigation into a deadly explosion believed to be linked to drones in the eastern city of Goma. The blast killed a French employee of UNICEF, identified as Karine Buisset, along with two other individuals,......

More than 200 dead after landslide at mining site in DR Congo

A landslide at a mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has reportedly left more than 200 people dead, according to officials in Kinshasa. The disaster occurred at the Rubaya mining area, a major source of coltan located in the conflict-affected province of North Kivu Province. The......

Mukwege warns ceasefire in Eastern DR Congo may prove fragile

Congolese physician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege has cautioned that a potential ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo could amount to little more than a temporary pause in fighting. Speaking on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Mukwege expressed concern......

DRC: landslide at Rubaya mine could leave at least 200 dead, authorities fear

The Congolese government has expressed concern that at least 200 people may have died in a massive landslide that struck the Rubaya mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Wednesday. The site, controlled by the M23 armed group, is one of the world’s largest producers of coltan,......

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