Violence Forces Evacuation of Ebola Response Workers in Eastern DRC
Humanitarian workers responding to the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were evacuated on Thursday from an Ebola treatment Centre in Ituri Province […]
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Ebola response in DR Congo disrupted as treatment centre workers strike over unpaid wages
Dozens of health workers at an Ebola treatment Centre in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have gone on strike on Monday, July 13, over […]
DRC and Rwanda Pledge Immediate De-escalation of Tensions in South Kivu
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to de-escalate tensions immediately in South Kivu province, following rising clashes between government forces and the […]
G7 Pledges Coordinated Action Against Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda
Leaders of the G7 nations have called for a strong and coordinated international response to the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]
DRC Senate approves referendum bill amid tensions over possible Constitutional revision
The Senate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has adopted a bill setting out the framework for a constitutional referendum, marking a significant step […]
DRC Ebola Death Toll Exceeds 100 as Outbreak Continues to Spread
The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 101, according to the country’s Health Ministry. Health […]
AU Reviews DRC Peace Mediation Process at Lomé Evaluation Meeting
The African Union has convened a biannual evaluation meeting in Lomé, Togo, to review ongoing mediation efforts aimed at resolving the crisis in eastern Democratic […]
South Africa Commits $5 Million to Support Ebola Response in DRC and Uganda
South Africa has pledged 5 million US dollars to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to support efforts to contain the […]
India postpones Africa summit over Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
India and the African Union have postponed the ‘Fourth Africa-India Forum Summit’ which had been scheduled to take place in New Delhi from 28 to […]
Sierra Leone Receives Nine Migrants Deported From United States
Nine migrants deported from the United States arrived in Sierra Leone early on Wednesday, May 20, under a temporary migration arrangement with Washington, authorities said. […]