DRC

The World Health Organization warns the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than any previous outbreak, with over 2,000 cases and 796 deaths confirmed since May 2026. The agency has appealed for increased funding as it struggles to contain the fast-moving epidemic.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned mass gatherings in Kinshasa and three provinces to curb the spread of Ebola, a move coinciding with a planned protest against constitutional reform.

The Democratic Republic of Congo reflects on unmet promises 66 years after independence, while Nigeria prepares to repatriate 130 citizens from South Africa over safety concerns.