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Ebola fears rise as 30 die at packed Congo refugee camp

A sudden, unprecedented spike in deaths at a camp for displaced civilians in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has raised fears that Ebola is spreading rapidly and undetected.

19 Jun 2026-19:37
DR Congo's first-ever World Cup goal sparks wild Lisbon reaction - VIDEO

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s historic first-ever FIFA World Cup goal did more than just shock the tournament favorites on the pitch—it triggered an unforgettable, viral celebration in the heart of Lisbon. Facing heavy global favorites Portugal in their highly anticipated opening match, the underdogs found themselves under relentless pressure early but fought back to equalize just before the half-time whistle.

17 Jun 2026-23:09
Armed men abduct six-year-old Ebola patient, mother from DR Congo hospital

17 Jun 2026-16:52
Congo sees sharp Ebola rise with 72 cases in one day

Congolese authorities have recorded 72 new Ebola cases within 24 hours, marking one of the largest single-day increases since the outbreak was declared on May 15. The rise comes amid ongoing challenges such as weak contact tracing, insecurity, and funding shortfalls that are hampering the response.

15 Jun 2026-16:32
Ebola deaths rise as Congo outbreak worsens

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 710, including 149 deaths, according to official government data.

14 Jun 2026-14:18
Ebola outbreak grows as virus spreads to new areas

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading into new areas and is larger than previously detected, the World Health Organization has warned.

14 Jun 2026-13:49
Ebola outbreak expands across three DR Congo provinces

13 Jun 2026-09:56
Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zones

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread to three additional health zones, according to a government report released on Thursday, as the number of confirmed cases continued to rise.

12 Jun 2026-09:20
Belgium rejects US request for Congo travel ban ahead of World Cup

Belgian officials on Wednesday refused a U.S. request to impose an entry ban on citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

10 Jun 2026-23:18
DR Congo Ebola death toll rises to 101 as cases surge

09 Jun 2026-11:50

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