Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 500
Nation’s 17th Ebola epidemic is fuelled by the Bundibugyo virus, with no existing vaccine or approved treatment options.
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DR Congo out to derail England’s title charge at World Cup: All to know
Title contenders England, led by Harry Kane, face Yoane Wissa’s DR Congo, as the teams fight for a place in the last-16.
DR Congo says 1,307 Ebola cases confirmed, including 377 deaths
Outbreak spreads to a fourth province, Haut-Uele, bordering South Sudan and the CAR, according to a media report.
Sixty-six years on: The promise of DRC independence remains unfulfilled
The DRC’s independence anniversary renews debate over progress, security and state capacity.
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Can the ICJ help end the war in the eastern DRC?
The Democratic Republic of Congo takes Rwanda to the International Court of Justice.
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Q&A: Why humanitarian aid is crucial to stopping the Ebola outbreak
Health officials say the Ebola response cannot succeed without addressing the humanitarian crisis.
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DR Congo fans celebrate reaching World Cup knockout stage
DR Congo fans are celebrating after their team secured a historic place in the World Cup knockout stage.
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DR Congo superfan denied US visa to support team at World Cup
Michel Kuka Mboladinga is iconic for his motionless tribute at DRC games, but a US World Cup repeat has been denied.
DR Congo files case against Rwanda at ICJ over decades of alleged ‘abuses’
Kinshasa takes Kigali to UN’s top court over 30 years of alleged massacres, sexual violence, and forced displacement.
They fled war as child refugees, now they’re playing at World Cup 2026
In a World Cup for everyone, as it has been dubbed by FIFA, players carry historic stories of war and displacement.
France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo
The patient is in isolation, following strict biosafety protocols to prevent risk of spread in France.
