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… Preliminary tests conducted at the Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale (INRB) in the capital, Kinshasa, have detected the virus in 13 of 20 samples analysed, following consultations with DR Congo’s Ministry of Health and National Public Institute. …
New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR CongoCapital News
… Preliminary tests conducted at the Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale (INRB) in the capital, Kinshasa, have detected the virus in 13 of 20 samples analysed, following consultations with DR Congo’s Ministry of Health and National Public Institute. …
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR CongoCapital News
… nt William Ruto has said Kenya and other East African nations carry an “even bigger responsibility” in stabilising the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that the security situation in the east remains volatile despite the withdrawal of regional troops following Kinshasa …
Ruto says Kenya has ‘even bigger responsibility’ in DRC amid volatilityThe Standard
… On the DRC conflict, Ruto said Kenya had previously deployed troops under the East African Community force but withdrew after Kinshasa requested their exit. …
Somalia border still closed, Ruto saysThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSupporters of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) party, chant songs in honor of President Felix Tshisekedi, in Kinshasa on March 27, 2026. …
Militia kill at least 69 in DR Congo: local, security sourcesCapital News
… wo regions, adding that the timing of the elections would depend on how quickly the conflict is resolved. “If we cannot end this war, unfortunately, we will not be able to hold the elections in 2028,” Tshisekedi said at a press conference, just his second in the capital, Kinshasa …
DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying pollsThe Standard
… The government in Kinshasa said earlier on Friday it welcomed the sanctions as "an important step in the fight against impunity".The United States blacklisted Kabila on Thursday, accusing him of providing "financial and political support" to groups that are "the principal drivers …
DR Congo ex-president Kabila condemns blacklisting by USCitizen Digital
… The government in Kinshasa said earlier on Friday it welcomed the sanctions as "an important step in the fight against impunity". …
DR Congo ex-president Kabila condemns blacklisting by USCitizen Digital
… A military court last year sentenced Kabila to death in absentia for treason and other charges over his role with the rebel group, a move that effectively blocks him from returning to Kinshasa to seek any political comeback. …
US sanctions DR Congo ex-leader Kabila over rebel tiesThe Standard
… A military court last year sentenced Kabila to death in absentia for treason and other charges over his role with the rebel group, a move that effectively blocks him from returning to Kinshasa to seek any political comeback.But Kabila still has major business interests inside the …
US sanctions DR Congo ex-leader Kabila over rebel tiesWashington became the world's most polluted major city after a massive Independence Day fireworks show featuring 850,000 fireworks launched in 40 minutes, according to IQAir data. Fine particulate matter spiked dramatically during the display, which was delayed by over an hour due to a thunderstorm.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Washington became the world's most polluted major city after a massive Independence Day fireworks show featuring 850,000 fireworks launched in 40 minutes, according to IQAir data. Fine particulate matter spiked dramatically during the display, which was delayed by over an hour due to a thunderstorm.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Opposition in the Democratic Republic of Congo has called demonstrations in the capital and other cities to demand the resignation of President Felix Tshisekedi, who they say is trying to change the constitution to enable a third term. Tshisekedi, who came to power in 2019, has stated he would accept a third term if the people wanted it, and parliament has adopted a bill for a constitutional referendum on which the Constitutional Court is now reviewing.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 400 people among 1,406 confirmed cases since May 15, with a fatality rate of just over 31 percent. The highly infectious disease has spread from northeastern Ituri province to nearby regions and the major city of Kisangani, nearly 600 kilometres away, with Uganda also reporting cases.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government has banned large gatherings in four provinces including the capital Kinshasa due to an Ebola outbreak in the country's northeast. The ban comes ahead of a planned opposition march on July 8 against government plans the opposition says would enable the president to remain in power.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned mass gatherings in Kinshasa and three other provinces to halt the spread of Ebola, which has been detected in three eastern provinces roughly 1,800 km away. Opposition figures have criticized the order, alleging it is a political move to block a protest march scheduled for 8 July, though the government has not responded.
30 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Standard's opinion piece warns that Kenya is being considered by the European Union as a destination for rejected asylum seekers as part of Europe's migration externalisation strategy. The author argues that such an arrangement would violate Kenya's sovereignty and international refugee law, and represents the Global North outsourcing responsibilities to the Global South.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
A UN independent commission on human rights documented allegations of unlawful killings, sexual violence including sexual slavery, forced recruitment, and attacks on schools and health facilities in North and South Kivu provinces, amid a surge of unrest in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where the army battles the Rwandan-backed M23 group.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo filed a case at the International Court of Justice on Friday accusing Rwanda of atrocities, genocide, and widespread human rights violations in eastern DRC since 1996, including massacres, extrajudicial executions, torture, and sexual violence. Kinshasa also accuses Rwanda of backing the M23 rebel group, which Rwanda denies.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization chief said the global risk from an Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains low, after France confirmed its first case in a doctor who had returned from the DR Congo. He warned against over-reaction and said there is no need for panic, though he noted that almost 80 health workers have been infected during the outbreak, which has also affected Uganda.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Health Organization chief said Wednesday that global risk from an Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of Congo "remains low," after France confirmed its first case in a doctor who had returned from the DR Congo. The WHO chief warned against "over-reaction" and said there is "no need for panic," though he noted the case reminds of risks faced by health workers, of whom almost 80 have been infected.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Felix Tshisekedi is preparing to pass a law that could allow a third term by amending the constitution, with a bill for a referendum on constitutional reform already adopted by parliament. Tshisekedi's current second term ends in December 2028, and he says he will accept a third term if the people want it and it is approved through a referendum.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Michael Nkuka Mboladinga, a prominent DR Congo supporter known for standing motionless for 90 minutes with one arm raised during matches as a tribute to independence hero Patrice Lumumba, has arrived in Guadalajara, Mexico, after overcoming travel setbacks to attend the World Cup.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Jean-Jacques Muyembe, the Congolese doctor who helped discover Ebola in 1976, continues fighting the virus on the front line at age 84 as the Democratic Republic of Congo battles its 17th outbreak, with 808 infections and 192 deaths reported by the WHO.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Senate has adopted a bill that would allow a constitutional referendum to reset President Felix Tshisekedi's term limit, potentially enabling him to serve a third term as if it were his first. All 89 senators present voted in favour; the bill still requires presidential signature.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two opposition figures were injured on Friday at a rally against government plans to change the constitution in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which was broken up by police after clashes with pro-government supporters. President Felix Tshisekedi, in power since 2019, has indicated he would accept a third term "if the people wish it" following a referendum on constitutional reform.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three laboratories in the Democratic Republic of Congo have run out of supplies needed to test for Ebola, according to the WHO. The labs in Bukavu, Lwiro, and Goma are awaiting reagents to resume work on backlogged samples as the outbreak of the Bundibugyo species continues to grow.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's men's national volleyball team swept the CAVB Zone Five qualifiers in Kampala, winning all five matches without dropping a set to qualify for the 2026 African Nations Championship in Kinshasa.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's men's national volleyball team will play Uganda today in their second match of the 2026 Africa Senior Nations Championship qualifiers at Lugogo Indoor Stadium in Kampala, seeking a second consecutive win after defeating Tanzania 3-0.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
China has deployed a specialized medical expert team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support containment efforts against an ongoing Bundibugyo strain Ebola outbreak, joining international partners in assisting the country. The Chinese team departed Beijing on Tuesday and will work alongside Congolese health authorities and international agencies, with China also pledging emergency humanitarian assistance and continued support based on the outbreak's evolving needs.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
The United States plans to reduce visa processing facilities across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 designated regional hubs, a move expected to affect thousands of travelers seeking U.S. entry. The consolidation is part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and tightened visa vetting procedures, with implementation expected to begin in June.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province has killed 88 of 322 suspected cases in Mongbwalu and spread to neighboring provinces and Uganda, but residents are divided between criticism of the government response and denial of the disease's existence.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 204 deaths from 867 suspected Ebola cases across three provinces, while Uganda confirmed three new cases and the Africa Centres for Disease Control warned that 10 African countries faced risk of infection.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases on Saturday, bringing its total to five since May 15, while three Red Cross volunteers died in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention warned that ten countries—Angola, Burundi, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Zambia—are at risk of being affected.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda has confirmed three new cases of Ebola Virus Disease, bringing total infections to five; the cases involve a Ugandan national, a health worker, and a Congolese woman who recently travelled into the country. In response, Uganda Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to and from Kinshasa effective May 23, 2026.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
An angry crowd at Rwampara General Hospital in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo set fire to isolation ward tents after family members were prevented from taking away the body of a young man thought to have died from Ebola. Police fired warning shots to disperse the crowd, and a healthcare worker was injured during the unrest.
22 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Democratic Republic of Congo national football team cancelled a planned three-day pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa and relocated it to Belgium. The decision came after the country was hit by an Ebola outbreak in the eastern region, with 139 suspected deaths from around 600 probable cases recorded.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo national football team cancelled a planned pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa and relocated it to Belgium. The move came after an Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC was declared last week, with around 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Fishermen near Kinshasa are catching far less fish than before due to pollution and river degradation, with some now profiting more from collecting plastic waste they trawl from the Congo River than from fishing itself. Kinshasa produces at least 10 tonnes of plastic waste daily.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
The WHO is evaluating candidate vaccines and treatments for an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which the organization has declared an international health emergency. The outbreak, suspected to have killed 131 people and infected more than 500, involves the Bundibugyo strain, for which no vaccine or treatment currently exists.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization declared an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern, citing 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, for which no approved drugs or vaccines exist. The outbreak has spread to Uganda with two confirmed cases, and the WHO warned of potential for significantly larger spread across the region.
17 May 2026 · Capital News →