Democratic Republic of the Congo

Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak short of WHO waiting period guidelines

The last Ebola patient in Uganda, a Congolese national, was discharged on June 22, short of the 42-day waiting period required by the World Health Organization to declare the end of an outbreak.

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, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak.
Two 'Likweli' monkeys of a newly-identified species of Colobus monkey, discovered in Lomami National Park, sit on a tree branch, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in this undated handout image.

New monkey species, orange-lipped Likweli monkey, known as 'branch shaker,' identified in DRC

Protesters hold a banner and chant slogans as they march during a demonstration against a controversial US-built Ebola quarantine centre slated to begin operations at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki on June 9, 2026.

Aid group says seven Americans quarantining at Kenya Ebola facility after US travel ban

A doctor provides care to a patient with Ebola virus disease at the Rwampara Ebola Treatment Centre (ETC) in Bunia, Ituri, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on July 13, 2026.

Ebola patients, responders flee Congo hospital attack after patient denied blood transfusion dies


US sanctions man linked to Israeli investor in mining corruption scandal

The US Treasury Department said in a statement it designated Alain Mukonda, accusing him of making payments into proxy bank accounts for investor Dan Gertler.

 Signage is seen at the United States Department of the Treasury headquarters in Washington, DC

Save a Child’s Heart Africa to bring Congolese children to Israel

Save a Child’s Heart is the first Israeli organization to receive the United Nations Population Award in recognition of its humanitarian activities.

 (L-R) Save A Child's Heart President Haim Taib speaks with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi

Christians from Africa to gather at Foreign Ministry in support of Israel

An event supporting Congo President Felix Tshisekedi comes after he announced plans to open a diplomatic and trade office in Jerusalem.

 From left: MP Henriette Wamu, chair of the Congolese Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus; Bishop Scott Mwanza, director of Israel Allies Foundation Africa; and MP Didler Kabampele Ngabul, co-chair of the Congolese Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus.

Grapevine October 29, 2021: Back to normal

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG, DRC President Felix Tshusikedi and their wives, Michal and Denise, raise a toast at a state dinner Herzog hosted for the visiting president.

Congolese president faces billboards saying he's antisemitic in Israel

Several giant billboards criticizing Felix Tshisekedi, the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, have gone up this week along roads in Jerusalem.

 Israel's President Isaac Herzog is seen with DRC President Félix Tshisekedi, on October 27, 2021.

Herzog welcomes DRC President Félix Tshisekedi to Israel

Tshisekedi, who is a devout Christian, said that it was a powerful moment for him to be in the Holy Land and visit holy sites.

Israel's President Isaac Herzog is seen meeting with DRC President Félix Tshisekedi at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, on October 27, 2021.

More victims complain of sexual abuse in Congo scandal - WHO expert

More than 80 aid workers including some employed by the World Health Organization (WHO) were involved in sexual abuse and exploitation during an Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A logo is pictured on the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

At least one person killed in protest near Barrick's Congo mine

"Shots were fired and at least one death and several wounded have been confirmed," the governor's office said, referring to Friday's confrontation between settlers and police.

 Workers are pictured on a plain of sludge on a tailings dam at the Kibali gold mine in Haut-Uele province, Democratic Republic of Congo October 8, 2021.

WHO employees took part in Congo sex abuse during Ebola crisis, report says

More than 80 aid workers including some employed by the World Health Organization (WHO) were involved in sexual abuse and exploitation during an Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo/.

A logo is pictured on the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

Israel's African asylum seekers are living in limbo

Israel's government tends to take a long time processing each individual’s claim for refugee status, and rarely grants it, leaving them stuck in a country with minimal rights and an uncertain future.

African asylum seekers wait to apply for a visa in Bnei Brak, Israel