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United States restricts air travel from DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak

The United States has introduced temporary travel restrictions affecting American citizens departing from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) as health authorities respond to the country's ongoing Ebola outbreak. According to US officials, American citizens who have recently been in......

DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases amid rapid spread fears

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 1,000 suspected and confirmed cases, intensifying concerns over a fast-moving health emergency centered in the country’s eastern provinces. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed the......

Countries expand airport Ebola screening after WHO emergency declaration

Airports across Asia and other regions have tightened health screening measures following a global emergency declaration linked to Ebola outbreaks in Central Africa. The alert, issued on 17 May by the World Health Organization, concerns rising infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda......

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,......

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......

UN issues emergency funding appeal for refugees fleeing DR Congo to Burundi

The United Nations has launched an emergency funding appeal to support the growing number of refugees who have crossed into Burundi following renewed violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The appeal comes amid intensified clashes involving the M23 armed group in South Kivu province,......

DR Congo declares end of latest Ebola outbreak

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have officially announced the end of the latest Ebola outbreak, which claimed at least 34 lives since late August in the central region of the country. Health officials stated that the outbreak has concluded, noting that transmission chains of the......

Unusual Incident: Nigeria coach accuses Congolese player of practising “Voodoo” after penalty shootout loss

Nigeria’s national team coach, Eric Chelle, sparked controversy on Sunday after claiming that a DR Congo player engaged in “voodoo practices” during the intense penalty shootout that led to the Super Eagles’ elimination. The match, held in Rabat, ended 1-1 after extra time before......

DR Congo stuns Nigeria to keep World Cup dream alive in dramatic shoot-out

In a thrilling conclusion to the Confederation of African Football qualifiers, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) shattered Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The dramatic encounter unfolded at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, where DR Congo triumphed......