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Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread
May 27, 2026Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.
May 23, 2026DR Congo will not change World Cup preparations despite US warning - Reuters
DR Congo will not change World Cup preparations despite US warning Reuters
May 23, 2026Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
May 22, 2026DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak
The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.
May 21, 2026American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says - Reuters
American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says Reuters
May 20, 2026'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.
May 19, 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, 2026What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.
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, 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, 2026New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.
May 15, 2026'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
May 14, 2026DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls
"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.
May 7, 2026US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support
The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.
May 1, 2026More than 200 rescued from IS-linked group in DR Congo
The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda's army says.
April 20, 2026DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US
The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily.
April 18, 2026DR Congo agrees to take deportees from the US
The country will start receiving deportees from this month but has not said how many they will accept.
April 6, 2026DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years
This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.
April 1, 2026DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US
The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.
March 19, 2026