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The Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading to new patients with no known links to existing carriers. A World Health Organization official warned the true scale of the outbreak could be two to four times larger than official data suggest.

The Ebola death toll in Congo has reached 600, with new suspected cases reported in previously unaffected areas, indicating the disease's spread beyond the Ituri region.

The Ebola death toll in Congo has reached 600, with new suspected cases reported in previously unaffected regions, indicating the disease is spreading beyond the Ituri epicenter.

The Ebola death toll in Congo has reached 600, with new suspected cases reported in previously unaffected regions, indicating the disease's spread beyond the Ituri epicenter.

Migrants deported from the U.S. to Equatorial Guinea report being housed in a hotel also used to quarantine a suspected Ebola patient. The facility, owned by Equatorial Guinea's president, holds 17 detainees from multiple countries under a Trump administration deportation agreement, with no protective measures provided despite the potential health risk.

The Ebola death toll in Congo has reached 600, with new suspected cases reported in Tshopo and Haut-Uele provinces, expanding beyond the Ituri epicenter. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has 1,759 confirmed cases, and containment efforts face challenges including funding gaps and conflict in eastern Congo.

Eswatini accepted 11 people deported from the US under a bilateral agreement to host third-country nationals, with the government stating their rights will be protected during temporary stays. The Trump administration has sent thousands of deportees to countries like Eswatini, Central African Republic, and Congo, drawing criticism over transparency and human rights concerns.

The Ebola death toll in Congo has reached 600 as new suspected cases emerge in Tshopo province, a region previously unaffected. The total confirmed cases now stand at 1,759, with the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks an approved vaccine or treatment. Challenges include funding gaps, attacks on health centers, and conflict in eastern Congo.

The Ebola death toll in Congo has reached 600, with new suspected cases reported in the previously unaffected Tshopo province. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccine, faces containment challenges due to funding gaps, attacks on health centers, and ongoing conflict in eastern Congo.

The Ebola death toll in Congo has reached 600 as new suspected cases emerge in Tshopo province, a region previously unaffected. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccine, has resulted in 1,759 confirmed cases. Challenges include a funding gap, attacks on health centers, and conflict in eastern Congo.

Ebola death toll in Congo reached 600 as new suspected cases emerged in the previously unaffected Tshopo province. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccine, faces containment challenges due to funding gaps, attacks on health centers, and ongoing conflict in eastern Congo.

A US-backed $753m railway project from Angola to Congo highlights competition between Washington, Africa, a Lusophone builder, and China over critical metals like cobalt. The project is positioned as a strategic move to counter China's influence in the region.

Healthcare workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak have gone on strike to protest delayed payments, threatening efforts to control the outbreak as deaths approach 600.

Healthcare workers in Congo's Ituri province have begun striking over delayed wages and bonuses, threatening efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak that has caused 580 deaths. Front-line workers report limited protective gear and unfair treatment, while the World Health Organization notes the virus is spreading due to population movements and insecurity.

Healthcare workers in Congo’s Ebola outbreak are striking due to delayed payments as deaths approach 600. The strike highlights ongoing financial disputes affecting response efforts.

Healthcare workers in Congo's Ituri province, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, are striking over delayed wages and bonuses, exacerbating challenges in containing the virus which has caused 580 deaths out of 1,708 recorded cases. Workers report inadequate gear and unfair treatment, with protests including tire-burning incidents near treatment centers.

Healthcare workers in Congo's Ituri province are striking over delayed wages and bonuses amid the Ebola outbreak, which has caused nearly 600 deaths. The strike threatens efforts to contain the virus, with workers citing inadequate gear and treatment, while clinical trials for the Bundibugyo virus treatment begin.

Residents in eastern Congo are hoping for experimental treatments as a new trial begins to address the growing Ebola outbreak. Researchers started a study in early July testing two possible treatments to combat the ongoing crisis.

Congo's Ebola outbreak has confirmed 1,561 cases and 506 deaths. Frontline workers threatened to strike over unpaid benefits.

At least 500 people have died from over 1,500 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo. Health workers in the country have threatened to strike.

At least 506 people have died from Ebola in Congo, with 1,561 confirmed cases since May 15. Health workers in Ituri province threatened to strike over unpaid benefits, poor working conditions, and lack of equipment, complicating efforts to contain the outbreak in three eastern provinces. The Bundibugyo virus, which lacks approved vaccines, is responsible for the outbreak, contrasting with the Zaire virus, for which a vaccine exists.

Ebola deaths in Congo have surpassed 500, with 1,561 confirmed cases since May 15. Health workers in Ituri province, the outbreak's epicenter, threatened to strike over unpaid benefits and poor working conditions, complicating efforts to contain the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks approved vaccines.

A wooden boat transporting students from exams sank in central Congo's Kasai province, killing at least 20 people. The incident occurred at the confluence of the Sankuru and Kasai rivers, with officials reporting 80 survivors and 20 fatalities, though a witness claimed over 200 people were on board. The tragedy highlights recurring boating disasters in the region linked to poor safety standards and overcrowded vessels.

A wooden boat carrying students returning from state exams sank in central Congo, killing at least 20 people. Authorities confirmed the incident, which occurred during transportation back from exams.

Researchers initiated a study on two potential Ebola treatments, remdesivir and MBP134, in Congo to address the worsening Bundibugyo virus outbreak, which has infected over 1,400 people and caused 438 deaths. The trial, led by the WHO and partners, aims to determine if the drugs improve survival rates and will enroll participants in eastern Congo, with possible expansion to safer regions.

Researchers are beginning a study of two possible treatments for the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as the situation worsens.

Researchers in Congo began testing two potential Ebola treatments, remdesivir and MBP134, to address the worsening Bundibugyo virus outbreak, which has infected over 1,400 people and caused 438 deaths. The World Health Organization (WHO) is leading the trial, which aims to determine if these drugs improve survival rates in combination with standard care. The study involves collaboration with Congo’s INRB, Oxford University, and other international health groups.

Researchers in Congo have initiated a study to test two potential Ebola treatments, remdesivir and MBP134, amid a worsening outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The World Health Organization reported over 1,400 cases and 438 deaths, with the trial aiming to determine if the drugs improve survival rates. The study, conducted in collaboration with multiple international institutions, faces challenges due to violence in the region.

An AP journalist documents the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, highlighting the death of a 6-month-old girl and over 1,300 confirmed cases. The outbreak, centered in Ituri province, lacks approved treatments and vaccines, with health workers and civilians facing high risks in a conflict-affected region.

An Associated Press journalist spent a month in the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak documenting the toll and challenges for health workers in a conflict zone.

Congo is introducing a dual-currency stock market to attract investors. Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde Li-Botayi is associated with this initiative.

Al Jazeera reporter Catherine Wambua-Soi is covering the Ebola response in Bunia, a front-line location of the outbreak in Congo. The article highlights the situation on the ground during the health crisis.

Congo's Ebola outbreak has confirmed 1,274 cases and 360 deaths, per the CDC. The FDA has rejected a kidney disease drug. Ugandan officials also reported an outbreak, though details are incomplete.

Mexico ended a 40-year drought without a knockout-stage win by defeating Ecuador 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup round of 32. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez in the first half secured the victory, advancing Mexico to the round of 16. The team will next face the winner of the England-Congo match.

Congo has banned public gatherings in several provinces, including Kinshasa and Goma, amid an Ebola outbreak in eastern regions. Opposition groups and civil society accuse the government of suppressing dissent through the ban, which they claim is unconstitutional. The World Health Organization and United Nations warn the outbreak could spread further, risking significant economic and health impacts.

Congo has banned public gatherings in several provinces, including the capital Kinshasa, citing Ebola outbreak concerns, but opposition groups claim the move suppresses dissent. The ban affects areas with no confirmed Ebola cases, as the outbreak continues to spread in eastern Congo with 1,307 infections and 377 deaths. Political opposition and civil society organizations argue the restrictions violate constitutional rights to free speech and assembly.

Congo banned public gatherings in provinces far from the Ebola outbreak, including Kinshasa and Tshopo, as opposition groups claim the move suppresses dissent. The ban coincides with an escalating Ebola outbreak, with 1,307 infections and 377 deaths reported in eastern provinces. Political groups and civil society have criticized the restrictions as unconstitutional, while the president announced a $319 million response plan.

The article urges the US to prevent President Tshisekedi from pursuing an illegal third term in Congo, which is seen as a constitutional violation. It calls for international accountability to uphold democratic norms.

Congo's strict new cobalt quotas are limiting cobalt exports, prompting miners to shift focus to copper. This shift is directing copper toward Western buyers amid declining prices.

The CDC has elevated its Ebola response to the highest level due to an uncontrolled outbreak spreading across Congo and Uganda. The agency stated this move allows additional resources to address the outbreak's urgency, scale, and complexity.