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DR Congo declares end to Ebola epidemic in east
The epidemic in the east broke out in August 2018 and killed a total of 2,227 people
DR Congo court hands top presidential aide 20-year sentence in graft case
Kamerhe is accused of having embezzled funds allocated to the construction of 1,500 social housing units
World Bank earmarks $1 billion for DR Congo health, education
Funds from the World Bank will be used to improve response to health emergencies and to support free primary education in the Democratic Republic of Congo
1,300 civilians killed in DR Congo, over half million flee in months – U.N.
UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet warns that some of the massacres and attacks behind the killings and displacement 'may amount to crimes against humanity and war crimes'
In DR Congo, denial becomes major obstacle for virus campaign
'We have antibodies, from the time of our ancestors,' says one resident
DR Congo reports fresh Ebola outbreak
The 11th Ebola outbreak in the vast central African country's history comes just weeks before it had hoped to declare the end of the 10th in the east
Over 660,000 displaced during pandemic despite United Nations plea – aid group
The Norwegian Refugee Council says its figures showed armed conflict around the world had continued during the pandemic, even as much of globe went into lockdown
Virus crisis adds to woes of Africa's oil producers
Here is a look at how African oil-exporting countries are faring in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic
Congo seeking IMF loan of up to $500 million
The Republic of Congo, the 3rd biggest oil producer in Africa, is asking for aid from the International Monetary Fund amid the coronavirus pandemic
IMF approves $363 million in virus aid to DR Congo
The International Monetary Fund says the Democratic Republic of Congo is 'experiencing a severe shock' due to the coronavirus pandemic
2nd Ebola death in DR Congo ahead of hoped-for deadline
Hopes have been high that the World Health Organization on Monday, April 13, would officially bring the curtain down on the country's 10th known outbreak of the notorious hemorrhagic fever
DR Congo reports 1st virus death, 5 new cases
The death brings the total number of fatalities in sub-Saharan Africa to 3
DR Congo's 1st coronavirus case confirmed in Kinshasa
The patient is a Belgian citizen who has been in the country for several days
DR Congo signs 'peace' deal with armed group in east
The peace deal is 'designed to restore peace, security and stability' in southern Ituri, following 'several aborted attempts'
WHO extends emergency status of Ebola in DR Congo
This is the second worst outbreak of the disease since 2014 when it killed about 11,000 people
Congo's veteran president set to run anew in 2021
Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso, who has ruled 35 years, is chosen for the top job for another extension
Burundi seeks 15-year jail term for journalists
The 4 journalists of Iwacu, one of Burundi's few independent media outlets, were covering a story about DR Congo rebels
DR Congo Ebola death toll 2,231 to date – monitoring agency
Deadly unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo hampers the fight against Ebola during this latest epidemic, which broke out on August 1, 2018, with the eastern provinces of North Kivu and Ituri particularly badly hit
24 killed in DR Congo gold mine collapse
Authorities expect the death toll to rise as rescuers continue searching for victims
Body of United Nations peacekeeper found in DR Congo
The nationality of the peacekeeper was not given
Measles kills more than 5,000 in DR Congo this year – WHO
The World Health Organization says, the 'outbreak is the largest outbreak worldwide. It is one of the largest that we have seen.' As of November 17, the country had registered 250,270 measles cases, including 5,110 deaths.
Plane crashes into homes in east DR Congo city, killing 29
(UPDATED) The Busy Bee Dornier-228 smashes into two houses near the airport, deputy transport minister Jacques Yuma Kipuya says
Second Ebola vaccine introduced in DR Congo
Doctors Without Borders says the new vaccine, produced by a Belgian subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, is aimed at protecting about 50,000 people over a period of 4 months
Congolese 'Terminator' warlord gets harshest ever ICC sentence
While the judges gave Bosco Ntaganda the maximum sentence allowed by the ICC in terms of the number of years, they say that 'despite their gravity' his crimes do not warrant a full-life prison term
300 attacks on Ebola health workers in DR Congo this year – report
Efforts to roll back the Ebola epidemic are hampered not only by fighting but also by resistance within communities to preventative measures, care facilities and safe burials
Second Ebola vaccine to be introduced in DRC in mid-October – WHO
(UPDATED) The announcement comes as the aid group Doctors Without Borders accuses the WHO of rationing the first Ebola vaccine in the Democatic Republic of the Congo
WHO accused of rationing Ebola vaccine in DR Congo
'One of the main problems currently is the fact that in practice the vaccine is rationed by the WHO and that too few people at risk are protected today,' Doctors without Borders says
DR Congo ex-minister accused of $4.3 million embezzlement
Authorities say former health minister Oly Ilunga is accused of 'misdemeanours of the mismanagement of funds allocated to the Ebola response'
36 people missing after boat sinks in Congo river
Authorities say the cause of the accident is still unknown
DR Congo ex-health exec nabbed for stealing Ebola funds
Officials say former health minister Oly Ilunga was about to flee the country when he was arrested
U.N. chief vows continued support for DR Congo army
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres says the UN peacekeeping mission, the Congolese army, and national police 'will continue to work together to return peace and security to the region'
DR Congo unveils new government after months-long delay
'The government is finally here. The president has signed the decree and we will begin work soon,' says Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga
First Ebola cases surface in DR Congo's South Kivu province
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 1,900 lives since erupting last August 2018
Bolick on fire but Gilas succumbs to Congo in Spain
Gilas Pilipinas misses a chance to face Spain's powerhouse national team of NBA players following a loss to Congo in the Torneo de Malaga
Norwood a game-time decision for Gilas vs Congo in Spain
Gabe Norwood continues to nurse a mild groin injury that sidelined him in a friendly match against Ivory Coast
Gilas crushes Congo behind Blatche, Aguilar in Spain camp
Gilas Pilipinas takes Congo to school, virtually securing the victory even with a quarter to spare
Rwanda shuts DR Congo border after Ebola cases in frontier city
The announcement coincides with the first anniversary of an epidemic that has claimed more than 1,800 lives, stoking dread that the disease may spread from eastern DRC to vulnerable neighbors
DR Congo Ebola epidemic widens on eve of first anniversary
A total of 1,803 lives have been lost in the second worst outbreak of Ebola on record
DR Congo health minister resigns after replaced as Ebola spearhead
'As a result of your decision to place the response to the Ebola outbreak under your direct supervision... I hereby submit my resignation as health minister,' Oly Ilunga wrote in a resignation letter to President Felix Tshisekedi.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak an emergency of global concern – WHO
'It is time for the world to take notice,' says World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, accepting the advice of his advisory board to invoke the emergency provision
Ebola patient in DR Congo city of Goma has died – governor
The case – the first in a major urban hub in the region's nearly year-old epidemic of the disease – sparks deep concern in neighboring Rwanda and at the United Nations
DR Congo urges calm after Ebola case in key city
The UN's World Health Organization (WHO) describes as a 'potential game-changer' the Ebola case in Goma, a border city with a population of one million which has transport links to other parts of the DRC and beyond
Congolese 'Terminator' rebel guilty of war crimes
ICC head judge Robert Fremr says Bosco Ntaganda was a 'key leader' who gave orders to 'target and kill civilians' in DR Congo's volatile, mineral-rich Ituri region in 2002 and 2003
Ebola death toll breaks 1,500 mark in DR Congo
As of Sunday, June 23, 1,506 people have died out of 2,239 recorded Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Tanzania 'in danger' following Ebola cases in neighbor Uganda – minister
Tanzania Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu says the alert is necessary given the frequent interactions between Tanzanian and Ugandan people 'via the official borders or by other, unofficial channels'
WHO emergency panel meets on Ebola after Uganda deaths
The current Ebola crisis, which began in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last August, has recorded more than 2,000 cases, including 1,411 deaths
Boy dies of Ebola in Uganda as virus spreads from DR Congo
The World Health Organization confirms that Uganda has now recorded 3 cases of Ebola, in the first spread across the country's porous western border with the Democratic Republic of Congo
Ebola cases in DR Congo break 2,000 mark
There have been fewer attacks on Ebola teams by armed groups, which means health workers have 'recovered some of the lost time to contain the spread of the epidemic'
High-security Ebola burials spark dismay, anger in DR Congo
Funeral ceremonies for ebola victims are carried out in sanitized conditions, with relatives and friends kept at a distance. This is a traumatic break with traditions that demand the body of a loved-one be seen or touched.
Gunmen kill 19 at fish market in northeast DR Congo
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack
