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Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal
Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.
July 14, 2026Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo
According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.
July 2, 2026DR Congo president urges team on ahead of must-win World Cup clash with Uzbekistan - Reuters
DR Congo president urges team on ahead of must-win World Cup clash with Uzbekistan Reuters
June 27, 2026US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo's minerals
The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.
June 26, 2026France confirms first Ebola case
More than 260 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are known to have died during the current outbreak.
June 24, 2026Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
June 15, 2026Health workers struggle to contain Ebola in Congo camps as distrust grows - Reuters
Health workers struggle to contain Ebola in Congo camps as distrust grows Reuters
June 14, 2026Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 710 - Reuters
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 710 Reuters
June 14, 2026Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600 - Reuters
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600 Reuters
June 9, 2026Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response - Reuters
Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response Reuters
June 8, 2026Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup - Reuters
Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup Reuters
June 8, 2026Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 515 - Reuters
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 515 Reuters
June 7, 2026How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.
June 1, 2026Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area
Médicins Sans Frontières says that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration.
May 30, 2026American who contracted Ebola in DR Congo evacuated for treatment
A medical group says an American doctor tested positive after being exposed while treating patients.
May 18, 2026At least six Americans exposed to Ebola during DR Congo outbreak
One of the six Americans believed to have been exposed is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports.
May 18, 2026WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.
May 17, 2026Angola gets World Bank, MIGA loan guarantees for debt-for-education swap - Reuters
Angola gets World Bank, MIGA loan guarantees for debt-for-education swap Reuters
March 5, 2026Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026 - Reuters
Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026 Reuters
February 25, 2026Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General - Reuters
Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General Reuters
February 23, 2026