Congo isolates 200 river boat passengers as Ebola response intensifies
The Democratic Republic of Congo has tested and isolated about 200 passengers from a river boat intercepted in Kinshasa after a traveller died of suspected Ebola. Africa CDC says the move is aimed at containing the outbreak as authorities weigh broader…
DR Congo’s case against Rwanda moves ahead as World Court sets timetable
The International Court of Justice has set the timetable for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s case accusing Rwanda of violating international law. Kinshasa must file its arguments by October 2027, with Kigali’s response due in December…
Confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 1,502
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to escalate, with confirmed cases climbing to more than 1,500 and at least 473 people dead, according to government figures.
Tanzania deploys security forces to major cities ahead of planned protests
Tanzania has deployed military personnel and police in Dar es Salaam and other major cities ahead of planned protests over last year’s contested election. The government last week announced a ban on all political rallies citing security threats, without…
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 800 cases as death toll reaches 192
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak continues to worsen, with confirmed infections climbing to 808 and the death toll reaching 192. Health authorities are battling the spread across three eastern provinces while isolation and response…