Central-Africa
UN warns Ebola outbreak in DR Congo threatens 300,000 jobs
A resurgent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could deal a multibillion-dollar blow to Africa’s economy, with losses reaching up…
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Central-Africa
WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DR Congo continues to spread
A fast-moving outbreak of Ebola virus disease linked to the Bundibugyo strain is still gaining ground in eastern Democratic Republic of the…
East-Africa
Africa CDC Warns Ebola Outbreak Is Outpacing Containment Efforts
Despite notable gains against Ebola in parts of East and Central Africa, the virus is still spreading faster than the response, the…
Central-Africa
Ebola outbreak leaves more than 130 children orphaned in eastern DR Congo
As Ebola infections in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo climb past 1,000, UNICEF reports a devastating toll on families: more than…
World
WHO chief says progress is being made on Ebola outbreak in central Africa
The Ebola outbreak tearing through central Africa was already well advanced by the time health officials identified it, the head of the…
Central-Africa
WHO says DR Congo Ebola outbreak is improving, but challenges remain
After a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the country’s Ebola outbreak is…
Central-Africa
Kenya court suspends planned U.S. quarantine facility amid Ebola outbreak
Wycliffe Muia and Akisa Wandera, NairobiSaturday May 30, 2026 With the Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo and cases…
World
WHO says fatality rate in DR Congo Ebola outbreak below 25%
Ebola’s latest surge in the Democratic Republic of Congo is proving deadly, but early figures suggest it has so far killed a…
Central-Africa
Uganda Closes Border With DR Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak Concerns
Uganda has shut its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo as officials race to contain an Ebola outbreak attributed to the…
East-Africa
Somalia prepares Ebola prevention plan after regional outbreak alerts
Tuesday May 26, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has stepped up its public health defenses and finalized a national Ebola prevention plan…
World
Ebola outbreak raises questions about DR Congo’s World Cup participation
Houston is counting down to the FIFA World Cup, with seven matches on the schedule and a landmark fixture between the Democratic…
