WHO reports ‘encouraging signs’ as DRC battles Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, that efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) […]
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DRC police disperse protests against proposed constitutional changes
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo fired tear gas and warning shots on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to disperse hundreds of protesters opposing proposed […]
DRC Requires 1,600 Additional Beds as Ebola Cases Reach 6,686 — WHO
The Democratic Republic of the Congo needs an additional 1,600 treatment beds as its Ebola outbreak continues to spread and demand for care rises, the […]
US copper imports from DR Congo hit record 53,290 tonnes in July 2026
United States copper imports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached a record 53,290 tonnes in July 2026 as buyers sought cheaper supplies amid […]
DRC records nearly 30,000 malaria deaths in 2025
More than 26 million malaria infections were recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2025, with the disease claiming nearly 30,000 lives, according […]
WHO warns DRC Ebola outbreak could surpass West Africa epidemic
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is spreading at a pace that could see it surpass the scale of the 2014–2016 […]
DRC: WHO says Ebola outbreak began months before declaration
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the fast-growing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo began in February 2026, nearly three months before it […]
DRC bans copper and cobalt concentrate exports to boost local processing
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrates as part of a major policy shift aimed at promoting […]
DRC: Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 3,000 Confirmed Cases with Over 1,300 Deaths
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recorded more than 3,000 confirmed Ebola cases in the latest outbreak, with health authorities reporting this week-end 3,075 […]
Africa CDC urges swift action as DRC Ebola cases surpass 2,400
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for urgent international action to contain the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic […]