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'Protecting the Congo's forests means protecting people's lives'

The forests of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are a haven for some of the world's rarest species – but despite being protected areas, they are under threat from conflict, poaching and deforestation. After global decision-makers gathered at the United Nations' Cop17 biodiversity summit this week, Emmanuel Bahati Lukoo, a…

Radio France Internationale · 2h ago

Congo’s Ebola outbreak death toll crosses 5,000, half the total infected

The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has crossed 5,000, with more than 10,000 people infected as the disease continues to spread across the country and cases are reported in other African nations, the latest government data showed on Saturday.

The Times of India · 22h ago

Ebola medics dance as last patients at Democratic Republic of Congo facility are discharged

Health workers at an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of Congo celebrated after the final patients were discharged from the facility in Mongbwalu, the historic epicentre of the outbreak.

The Independent UK · Oct 31

Trump is after Africa’s minerals. Could the continent benefit from finally cashing in?

IN FOCUS: The vast mineral wealth Africa has rarely translated into industrial opportunities. But in a new era of Trump deals in the face of intensifying geopolitical competition, there are hopes things might finally change. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK · Oct 27

Ebola: Uganda restricts travel as Nigerian case evacuated to Europe

The Ebola outbreak that began in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May, now the fastest-growing and most widespread on record, has caused nearly 10,000 confirmed cases across Africa.

Euronews · Oct 26

Tumaini Trial Launch: WHO begins Ebola vaccine study in DRC; aims to protect against Bundibugyo strain

In a historic move, the World Health Organization has launched its inaugural clinical trial for an Ebola vaccine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This trial aims to assess the efficacy of the Ervebo vaccine against the Bundibugyo virus amid a severe outbreak that has resulted in over 9,700 cases…

The Times of India · Oct 24

Africa CDC chief warns ‘no country is safe’ as Ebola reaches Nigeria

The latest Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 4,700 people and is still spreading, with Nigeria recording its first case in more than a decade. The epidemic is not yet under control and tighter surveillance is needed, Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, told…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 22

Kenya searches for missing Ugandan contact as Ebola cases rise

Kenyan authorities are searching for a Ugandan national who came into contact with the country's first Ebola patient in Nairobi, as the number of confirmed cases linked to the initial cluster rises to nine.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 22

Nigeria records first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa

Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in Africa's latest outbreak, while Kenya reported its ninth infection, raising fears of further spread across the continent. Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warned of an “extremely serious threat” and urged the international community to send funding, medical supplies and health workers.

France 24 · Oct 20

Ebola: Kenya confirms eighth case as DRC outbreak reaches new province

Kenya has confirmed an eighth Ebola case, while the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to spread to new areas.

Euronews · Oct 19