England's World Cup campaign gets a boost with Declan Rice's return for the last-32 game against DRC, but right-back woes deepen with Jarell Quansah likely to miss out due to an ankle injury, alongside Reece James' ongoing hamstring issue.
The DRC's Ebola outbreak, with over 260 deaths and 1,000 cases, is worsened by militia conflicts, aid cuts, and decades of development failures, according to ICRC's François Moreillon, highlighting crumbling infrastructure and weakened institutions.
Almost 300 people who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are unaccounted for, as conflict hinders health workers' access to over a million displaced people. WHO projects 8,210 cases and 1,420 deaths by mid-September, with a 70% chance of spread to South Sudan.
The article critiques the growing emphasis on individual players and celebrity narratives in modern football, particularly during the World Cup, arguing it overshadows team achievements and the sport's inherent complexity, driven by media and industry decisions.
France confirms its first Ebola case in a doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in the DRC, where an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain is complicated by conflict and has led to 1,048 confirmed cases and 267 deaths as of June 21.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. The brace came after a "difficult, dark week" of criticism following a draw against DR Congo.
The CDC is allocating $107 million in emergency funding to combat Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. With nearly 1,000 cases in DRC and 31 in Uganda, officials cite the need for immediate support, though global risk remains low. Efforts are hampered by mistrust and resource shortages.
Cristiano Ronaldo had a frustrating start to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, failing to score for Portugal in a 1-1 draw against DR Congo. He was taunted with Lionel Messi chants by DR Congo fans after the match.
Cristiano Ronaldo had a disappointing start to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, failing to score and being taunted with Lionel Messi chants by DR Congo fans after Portugal's 1-1 draw. Ronaldo managed only 25 touches and no shots on target.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) secured a historic draw against Portugal in their World Cup return, with Yoane Wissa scoring a leveller after João Neves's early goal. Despite Cristiano Ronaldo playing the full match, his contribution was minimal, and the DRC's defensive discipline secured the result.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) secured a historic draw against Portugal in their World Cup return, with Yoane Wissa scoring a leveller after João Neves's early goal. Despite Cristiano Ronaldo playing the full match, his contribution was minimal, and the DRC's defensive discipline secured the result.
Cristiano Ronaldo's sixth World Cup begins Wednesday against the DRC in Houston. Portugal boasts a strong squad, but questions linger about Ronaldo's influence and fitness. FIFA's decision to lift his ban ensures a high-profile spectacle.
A new report by the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) shows a 40% surge in global attacks on education, with over 8,556 incidents and 10,600 students and staff harmed in 2024-2025. Attacks were reported in 83 countries, with Ukraine and Palestine seeing high incidences.
New research reveals a 40% surge in global attacks on education, with over 8,556 incidents and 10,600 students and staff harmed in 2024-2025. Attacks occurred in 83 countries, notably Colombia, DRC, Ethiopia, Haiti, Palestine, and Ukraine. Military occupation of schools doubled, and women/girls and students with disabilities were specifically targeted.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's football team arrived in Houston for their first World Cup since 1974, showcasing style and resilience despite challenges like the Ebola outbreak and US isolation periods. The team received a warm welcome from local volunteers and the Congolese expat community.
An investigation by Global Witness alleges that major brands like Amazon, Ericsson, and Sony may have unknowingly sourced coltan linked to the M23 militia, which controls mines in the DRC and is accused of widespread human rights abuses. The minerals are smuggled to Rwanda and then exported, with traceability systems reportedly failing to detect the conflict sourcing.
Over 30 people have been killed in rebel attacks by the ADF militia around Beni, a center of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The violence complicates efforts to contain the disease, with fears of spread and mistrust towards response teams.
WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could have begun as early as January, giving the virus a "big head start." He cited community mistrust and low contact tracing rates as major concerns, hindering the response.
Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale confirmed a US-funded quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base will proceed, despite deadly protests and a court order. The facility, intended for Americans arriving from the DRC's Ebola outbreak, will also serve Kenyans.
The WHO reports a 30-50% death rate in the DRC Ebola outbreak, with 10 confirmed and 223 suspected deaths. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals for a ceasefire in the conflict-ridden region to aid relief efforts.
Dr. Vladimir Maduali, 30, a young doctor in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has died of Ebola, one of several healthcare workers and volunteers succumbing to the virus in the ongoing outbreak in Ituri province.
The Trump administration is establishing an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya for Americans exposed in the DRC, barring their return to the US, citing transport risks and despite expert concerns over ethical and logistical implications.
Conspiracy theories surrounding Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are amplified by social media and AI, echoing past outbreaks. Experts note these theories often target centers of power and reflect distrust in institutions, impacting public health responses.
Newcastle's expensive summer signings, including Yoane Wissa, failed to deliver, contributing to a 12th-place finish. Tottenham endured a chaotic season with multiple managerial changes, narrowly avoiding relegation, while the article critiques the overall entertainment value and player workload in the Premier League.
