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Health authorities are responding to an Ebola outbreak that is spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo. The news is being reported internationally by major outlets including CNN. The extent of infections and the government's response remain unclear, but the spread of the virus is raising concern given the country's history with repeated Ebola epidemics.
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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are confronting an Ebola outbreak that has now surpassed 900 suspected cases. The mounting toll has put regional and global health authorities on alert, with reports highlighting the risk of wider spread and the challenges of containment in affected areas. Observers are watching closely for updates on confirmed cases, deaths and the response effort.
- 3Ebola cases surge in North Kivu as Ituri outbreak slowsβEbola: Sharp jump in cases in North Kivu while outbreak slows in Ituri
Health authorities report a sharp jump in Ebola cases in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, even as the outbreak slows in neighbouring Ituri. The diverging trends complicate efforts to contain the epidemic, with responders likely to shift focus and resources toward the worsening situation in North Kivu.
- 4Mpox case confirmed in DR Congo city at heart of Ebola outbreakβMpox case confirmed in northeastern Congolese city at center of Ebola outbreak
Health authorities have confirmed a case of mpox in a northeastern Congolese city that has also been the centre of an Ebola outbreak. The diagnosis raises concerns about overlapping disease outbreaks straining the region's already fragile health system, and officials are monitoring for further spread of the virus in the area.
- 5DR Congo, Sudan and Mali top Africa's military drone importsβDR Congo, Sudan and Mali are Africaβs biggest military drone importers as US and Iran supply rival sides in Russia-Ukraine war
DR Congo, Sudan and Mali have emerged as Africa's largest importers of military drones, with the United States and Iran among key suppliers whose technology is also feeding rival sides in the Russia-Ukraine war. The report highlights how armed drones are spreading across African conflict zones while the same supplier networks shape the war in Ukraine.