WHO claims Congo's Ebola outbreak has the largest number of first-month confirmed cases to date
Over 1,000 people have been infected by the disease so far.
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DR Congo achieves first World Cup goal and point in history and stun Portugal
Portugal only managed to get a draw from DR Congo, a nation returning after 52 years.
G7 leaders commit for a coordinated response to the re-emerging Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda
The current outbreak has caused nearly 200 death, and is located in a conflictive zone, with difficult access to medical aid.
Friendly pre-World Cup match between DR Congo and Chile cancelled in Spain due to Ebola fears
The mayor of a town in Cádiz decided to cancel the friendly match, despite the players being in Belgium for months.
World Health Organization thinks a vaccine for the latest strain of Ebola could take nine months to ready
WHO notes that the death toll is expected to continue rising in the months ahead.
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Despite Ebola outbreak, DR Congo's participation in World Cup is not at risk
The US will make an exception for DR Congo players, who have been in Europe training anyway.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak death toll rises with 131 casualties now reported
With over 500 cases now confirmed.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 65 with 246 cases reported
The outbreak has happened in the Ituri province of the country.
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DR Congo's elimination from AFCON means the end of Michel Kuka's "human statue" of Lumumba
A Congolese supporter stood still during every Congo match at the Africa Cup of Nations to honour Patrice Lumumba.
Fighting erupts in eastern Congo hours after Trump's peace deal
Fresh clashes broke out in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday.
Trump boasts of having ended the eighth war in less than a year: "Look at the way they love each other"
Trump hosted the leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda in Washington on Thursday.
Trump hosts Congo and Rwanda leaders
President Donald Trump hosts the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda in Washington on Thursday.
The moment Nigerian coach thought that a rival was using "voodoo" to win a penalty shootout for World Cup
DR Congo eliminates Nigeria in penalties, and the Nigerian manager Éric Chelle said that one member from Congo was doing "voodoo".
Romelu Lukaku and brother Jordan Lukaku claim to have been extorted about their father's body
Romelu Lukaku will not be able to bury his father in Belgium, where Roger Lukaku spent most of his career and where his children were born.
Congo's students face exams amid rebel occupation
Rare cooperation between M23 and state officials enables nationwide testing in conflict-ridden eastern regions.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels accused of executing civilians in Eastern Congo
Human Rights Watch highlights summary killings amid rebel offensive in Goma.
Tragedy on the Congo River claims 148 lives
After a fire and capsizing devastate an overcrowded boat in the DRC.
DRC government doubles soldiers' pay to fight to death as M23 rebels ravage Eastern Congo
The measure seeks to halt rebel onslaught.
Record 28 million in DRC face acute hunger amid escalating conflict
Escalating violence and economic turmoil push millions to the brink of famine.
African blocs expand mediation efforts in Congo conflict
Ex-presidents join the peace process as M23 rebel group continues to destabilise eastern Congo.
Angola steps down as mediator in Congo conflict
Angola shifts focus from mediating Congo conflict as peace talks falter, leaving the path to resolution uncertain.
Rwanda and Belgium decide to expel diplomats from each other's countries
Diplomatic relations worsen between Rwanda and Belgium as accusations fly over their involvement in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
M23 rebels to join peace talks in Angola amid escalating conflict
Negotiations between Congo's government and M23 rebels could signal a step toward ceasefire as tensions continue to rise.
Global displacement set to surge by 6.7 million amid aid cuts
Warns Danish Refugee Council.
Southern African peacekeepers begin exit from Congo's endless war
As regional troops pack up, civilians ask: Will the exit ease tensions or deepen a humanitarian crisis?
Congo and M23 rebels to begin direct peace talks in Angola
Negotiations aim to ease regional tensions and end deadly conflict.
Angola steps in: A new attempt to bridge Congo-M23 divide
The Southern African nation aims to mediate in a long-standing conflict.
Crisis in Burundi: More than 60,000 flee violence in Congo
Tens of thousands flee violent clashes between rebels and Congolese forces.
Kabila moves behind the scenes as Congo's crisis deepens
Former president explores political alliances as M23 rebels advance.
M23 rebels abduct at least 130 hospital patients
East Congo rebels raid hospitals in Goma amid claims of Rwandan involvement.
United Kingdom halts aid to Rwanda amid Congo conflict allegations
Citing its involvement in the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Children caught in the crossfire as violence escalates in Eastern Congo
Reports highlight killings, rapes, and worsening humanitarian conditions.
Congo frees opposition leader Jean-Marc Kabund after presidential pardon
Former ally of President Tshisekedi released amid rising tensions in the country.
Chaos unfolds as Congolese army retreats from Bukavu, triggering clashes with militias
Withdrawal from key city sparks fierce fighting between militias and government forces, deepening tensions in the region.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: M23 rebels seize Bukavu
The militia, reportedly backed by Rwanda, continues its advance through eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
United Nations chief pushes for talks as Congo conflict escalates
M23 rebels advance while regional tensions mount.
Congo's displacement crisis deepens as 350,000 left homeless
According to the United Nations.
United States aid pause disrupts humanitarian operations in Democratic Republic of Congo
United Nations official warns that Trump's freeze on foreign aid threatens vital relief programs amid ongoing conflict.
M23 rebels threaten to capture Bukavu, sparking fears of escalating conflict
M23 rebels ramp up threats in South Kivu, while Congo refuses direct negotiations, raising concerns of regional war.
Over 2,000 bodies buried in Goma amid ongoing conflict ceasefire
Residents and aid groups rush to prevent disease spread after brutal fighting.
