Africa CDC kritiserar den kongolesiska regeringen hårt för hanteringen av det dödliga ebolautbrottet i östra Kongo, där över 2 000 personer har dött och smittan spridit sig till flera provinser.
Sedan ett ebolautbrott inleddes i östra Kongo-Kinshasa har mödradödligheten i Ituri-provinsen nästan fördubblats. Rädsla för smitta och isolering får gravida att undvika vård.
Kinshasa is on track to become Africa's most populous city by 2030, yet rapid population growth driven by rural migration has coincided with falling living standards, widespread informal employment, and severe infrastructure deficits.
Congolese health authorities are screening over 300 river boat passengers near Kinshasa after a passenger's suspected Ebola death raised spread concerns.
Ebolautbrottet av Bundibugy-varianten i Kongo-Kinshasa har smittat 2 536 personer sedan maj och sprider sig snabbare än tidigare utbrott, med WHO som varnar för ett stort mörkertal. Läkare utan gränser kallar det det snabbast växande utbrottet i historien, med intensiv smittspridning i Bunia och dödsfall i samhällen utan behandling.
Un médecin humanitaire, premier cas d'Ebola diagnostiqué en France, est guéri après deux tests PCR négatifs. Arrivé de RDC le 23 juin, il avait été isolé à Paris. Le risque de transmission reste faible mondialement.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned mass gatherings in Kinshasa and three eastern provinces to curb Ebola's spread, but opposition leaders claim the move aims to halt a planned protest against a proposed law that could extend President Tshisekedi's term.
Air France a suspendu temporairement ses vols Paris-Kinshasa après l'identification d'un médecin congolais positif au virus Ebola ayant voyagé sur cette ligne. Le patient, premier cas confirmé en France, est pris en charge à Paris, et des contrôles sanitaires renforcés sont mis en place à Kinshasa.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the ICJ, accusing it of breaching international treaties by dispatching forces and backing armed groups for unlawful military operations on its territory. DR Congo seeks accountability for alleged breaches of conventions covering genocide prevention, racial discrimination, women's rights, and torture.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is suing Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing Kigali of decades of massacres, displacement, and atrocities in eastern DRC through its armed forces and proxy groups like M23. This marks DRC's third attempt to seek ICJ action against Rwanda.
Um torcedor congolês, Mboladinga, viralizou ao homenagear Patrice Lumumba, líder da independência, durante a Copa Africana de Nações. Sua pose imóvel, replicando uma estátua, chamou atenção e o levou a ser convidado para integrar a delegação oficial da seleção na Copa do Mundo de 2026.
Une proposition de loi sur l'organisation des référendums en RDC, adoptée par les sénateurs de la coalition présidentielle, pourrait permettre un troisième mandat pour Félix Tshisekedi, suscitant l'opposition et le boycott de l'opposition.
O surto de ebola na África é agravado por décadas de guerra no Leste da RDC e pela redução da cooperação internacional em saúde, especialmente dos EUA. A escassez de profissionais e o aumento de gastos com defesa também dificultam o combate à doença.
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.
A 5-member Chinese medical team has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to combat an Ebola outbreak in a mining region crucial for Beijing's mineral investments, contrasting with the US's isolation-focused approach.
Protocols for a suspected Ebola case were activated in Cagliari, Italy, after a man returned from Kinshasa, DRC. He developed fever and cough, prompting isolation and testing, though the risk is considered remote as he did not travel to the affected province.
The Trump administration is temporarily halting refugee removals to the DRC due to the Ebola outbreak, but experts argue it won't prevent disease spread. A Colombian woman, Adriana Zapata, remains in limbo in Kinshasa despite a judge's order for her return to the US, with officials citing the travel ban.
The Trump administration pauses refugee removals to the DRC due to an Ebola outbreak, but experts say this won't prevent the spread of the disease and may put immigrants at risk
Les laboratoires de haute sécurité P3 à Kinshasa sont en "course contre la montre" pour analyser les échantillons de cas suspects d'Ebola, arrivant de l'Ituri, épicentre de l'épidémie. Les défis incluent la rapidité d'analyse, le maintien de la chaîne du froid et l'insécurité dans l'est du pays.
Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days in Belgium due to the Ebola outbreak before entering the US for the tournament. US officials stressed the importance of maintaining a 'bubble' to ensure their travel and participation.
Ebola har spridit sig till provinsen Södra Kivu i Kongo-Kinshasa, med två misstänkta fall. Uganda ställer in flygningar. Tumult utbröt i Rwampara efter dödsfall, med attacker mot hjälporganisationen Alima.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's World Cup preparation camp and fan farewell in Kinshasa have been canceled due to an Ebola outbreak in the east of the country. The team's matches in Europe and the US will proceed as planned.
Depuis la fin de l’année 2021, le groupe armé s’est emparé de vastes pans de territoire dans l’est du pays
