Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
City: GomaCountry: Democratic Republic of the Congo
News from Goma
American 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, 2026How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
May 17, 2026Hantavirus ship, Putin talks war end and Congo misinformation killings - Reuters
Hantavirus ship, Putin talks war end and Congo misinformation killings Reuters
May 10, 2026The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on
The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.
April 15, 2026French aid worker among three killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city
Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers in Goma.
March 11, 2026