Democratic Republic of the Congo
Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola, WHO's Tedros says
The outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the WHO.
Two people killed in Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine site plan, organizer, sources say
Health Ministry officials meet to discuss, monitor ongoing Ebola outbreak
WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola
Islamic State-linked rebels kill 89 civilians in east Congo attacks, UN force says
Fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked several localities of Congo's North Kivu province and killed at least 20 women and an undetermined number of children.
Congo massacre of Christians spotlights rising ISIS influence in central Africa - analysis
The group's ultimate goal is to establish a “caliphate” in Central Africa, similar to ISIS’s vision in Iraq and Syria.
Alleged bias against Israel, targeting of Dan Gertler raise questions over leading NGOs - report
Reports link NGO campaigns against Israel to years-long efforts targeting Israeli businessman Dan Gertler in the DRC, prompting debate over political motives and economic impact.
ISIS-backed rebels kill 38 people in a church in Congo, several still missing
The assault in Komanda, a city in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, this Sunday left 15 injured and several people still missing.
Hezbollah’s presence in Africa poses a direct threat to American interests - opinion
The United States should capitalize on its newly assertive global image to push back against Iranian influence in Africa, starting with Hezbollah’s footprint in the DRC.
Five countries elected to UN Security Council for 2026/27
The General Assembly on Monday elected former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock as president of the 193-member body for its 80th session, which begins in September.
Trump's image of dead 'white farmers' came from Reuters footage in Congo, not South Africa
"These are all white farmers that are being buried," said Trump, holding up a print-out of an article accompanied by the picture during a contentious Oval Office meeting with South African President.
Mystery disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo identified as malaria
"The mystery has finally been solved. It's a case of severe malaria in the form of a respiratory illness."
Italy heightens airport health checks for passengers amid 'Disease X' outbreak
Most patients who died from this disease are aged up to 18 years, predominantly children under five years old.
Mystery 'Disease X' kills at least 143 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. WHO investigates
The disease primarily affects young people aged 15 to 18, putting the government on 'maximum alert'.
