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Developing·Oct 8, 2026

Ebola outbreak spreads from Congo to Kenya

Kenya confirmed its first Ebola death after a Bundibugyo case patient reached Nairobi on Oct. 3.
Ebola continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with new hotspots and strained contact tracing.

2 stories · 211 sources

AU Envoys Meet Kagame, M23 on Congo Peace — 1dAU envoys met Kagame and AFC/M23's Nangaa in Goma on Oct 5 as Masisi and South Kivu clashes threatened Doha ceasefire gains.

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Congo River Collision Kills 30-Plus, Dozens Missing — 3dAt least 30 were killed and dozens remain missing after two motorised wooden boats collided on the Congo River; a witness said passengers were trapped underwater as one vessel sank.

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Ebola Spreads Across Congo, Kenya Reports First DeathHealth — 2dEbola continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with new hotspots, gaps in contact tracing and strained health workers and response resources; the outbreak has also reached Kenya, where an imported case proved fatal. Authorities are tracing contacts and screening people crossing borders, while health guidance emphasizes that Bundibugyo Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials, not through the air.

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DR Congo Plans Annual Mining Audits From 2027 — Sep 29, 2026DR Congo will start annual audits of major miners' subcontracting in 2027 after $3.7B in 2025 contracts, 83% to Congolese-owned firms.

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Derek Foss Annual audits from 2027 should help track mining revenues better if the government follows through on enforcement.

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Six Ebola Cases Reported in M23-Held Congo — Oct 1, 2026Six new Ebola cases, including four people who died before testing, were reported in AFC/M23-controlled eastern Congo, with all linked to a transmission chain originating in government-held Butembo. The wider outbreak has killed more than 4,000 people among 8,300 confirmed cases, while insecurity and community mistrust are hindering efforts to contain it.

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France to seek more Ebola funding for Congo after 4,000 deaths — 5dFrench Foreign Minister Barrot visited Bunia and said France will seek more Ebola funding after DRC figures topped 4,000 deaths among over 8,300 cases.

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Nicole Hardy With 4000 deaths already it's right for France to push for more funding to stop the spread in Congo.

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Tops 4,000 Deaths — Oct 1, 2026New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to oversee a renewed investigation into alleged sexual assault at Cornell, citing concerns about the local prosecutor’s handling of the case. Elsewhere, health officials warned that declining Ebola reports in Congo may reflect weak surveillance, while G7 nations agreed to release oil reserves to ease energy prices; Indonesian officials also reported two new formations near Mount Anak Krakatau after its recent eruption.

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Congo ruling party official beaten to death after Ebola radio appearance — Sep 28, 2026Marie-Celestin Karondwa was beaten to death in Butembo after urging Ebola precautions on air; attackers looted his home and set it on fire.

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak hits record 8,000 cases — Sep 28, 2026DRC's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak hit 8,067 cases and 3,901 deaths, the largest in its history and second-largest globally, with no vaccine or treatment.

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DR Congo Military Plane Crash Kills 13 — Sep 25, 2026Army auditor general General Likulia Bakumi was among 13 killed when a Let L-410 hit a Kenge residential compound and caught fire; no residents were harmed.

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Lake Tanganyika Capsizing Kills at Least 41 — Sep 24, 2026At least 41 people died and 49 were rescued after a passenger-and-cargo boat traveling from Kigoma, Tanzania, to Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo, capsized near Mapera on Lake Tanganyika. Search operations continued for missing passengers, and the cause of the sinking had not been established.

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Bunia Confirms Mpox Case Amid Ebola OutbreakHealth — Sep 25, 2026A laboratory-confirmed mpox case in a 21-year-old woman in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, is raising concern about renewed spread; another woman is suspected, and health officials are investigating additional cases. The resurgence comes as the region faces a severe Ebola outbreak that is straining health services and complicating disease surveillance.

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Congo Police Disperse Protests Over Constitutional Changes — Sep 14, 2026Protests across Kinshasa and other cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo against proposed constitutional amendments that could allow President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, with police using tear gas and warning shots to disperse crowds amid clashes between demonstrators and pro-government supporters. The demonstrations, linked to the C64 opposition coalition, reflect deep unease about extending presidential tenure and democratic limits in the country.

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Uganda, DRC Communities Strengthen Gorilla Conservation — Sep 23, 2026Community-led conservation is helping protect gorillas across Central Africa: near Uganda’s Bwindi forest, residents are planting useful trees outside the park to reduce pressure on mountain-gorilla habitat, while in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a new legal designation expands community-managed forest protections for threatened Grauer’s gorillas. Health and tourism initiatives also support mountain-gorilla conservation, whose population has nearly doubled since the 1990s.

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Fatal Ebola case detected in new DRC province, officials say — Sep 11, 2026The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to a seventh province with Bundibugyo virus detected in South-Ubangi, raising cross-border containment concerns as authorities warn of many contacts from road and river transport even though local transmission in that province has not yet been confirmed. The outbreak remains the largest in the country’s history, with 6,942 cases and 3,349 deaths reported by authorities and WHO saying it is out of control and could surpass prior West Africa outbreaks.

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WHO cites staff shortages and funding gaps in Congo Ebola responseHealth — Sep 8, 2026

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Congo’s Ebola burial teams battle community anger, fatigue and fear of infectionHealth — Sep 7, 2026

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Deadly Ebola Outbreak Sparks Global Alarm in Congo — May 18, 2026Health officials in Congo are racing to contain a growing Ebola outbreak after a dangerous strain of the virus spread through eastern parts of the country, overwhelming hospitals and prompting an international emergency…

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Limited Access and Funding Hamper Response to Congo Ebola Outbreak — Sep 12, 2025Health officials are facing mounting challenges in containing the latest Ebola outbreak in southern Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday, citing limited access to remote areas…

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Daily Caller News FoundationDOJ Seeking Criminal Indictment Of Cassidy Hutchinson Over Jan. 6 TestimonyThe Department of Justice is reportedly seeking criminal charges against Cassidy Hutchinson, the former Trump White House aide whose explosive Jan. 6 testimony came under scrutiny after Secret Service witnesses disputed one of her most dramatic accounts.1h · 4 reads

Trump Hails ‘New Path’ As Congo And Rwanda Sign Washington Peace Deal — Dec 4, 2025A high-stakes diplomatic moment unfolded in Washington on Thursday as President Donald Trump brought together the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for the signing of an agreement aimed at easing…

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Global Solidarity Urged Over Congo Ebola Surge — Aug 23, 2026Pope Leo XIV urged global solidarity and a coordinated international response that involves local communities to contain the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak, which has become the deadliest in the country's history with thousands of deaths amid ongoing conflict and fragile health infrastructure. He also expressed prayers for victims and highlighted regional tragedies and anniversaries while calling for stronger action to save lives.

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 6,000 cases as containment grows harder — Aug 31, 2026The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases and about 2,911 deaths, marking the deadliest outbreak in the country’s history as it spreads across six provinces amid insecurity and distrust that hinder response efforts. Health workers face elevated safety risks while vaccination campaigns and ongoing vaccine development, including Ervebo use and new candidates, are under way, with WHO stressing the outbreak remains out of control and highlighting the need for global R&D support.

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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Expands, Death Toll Rises — Aug 24, 2026The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in its history, centered in Ituri, with 5,514 confirmed cases and 2,642 deaths and a case fatality rate near 48%, including many deaths occurring outside treatment centers. While tens of thousands of vaccine doses have arrived, authorities warn Ervebo’s effectiveness against the Bundibugyo virus is unproven and call for scaled-up action to reach affected communities and bolster response efforts.

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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Largest on Record — Aug 10, 2026The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo began in February and was only officially declared on May 15, resulting in about 1,900–1,960 deaths and thousands of cases, making it the second-worst on record. Ongoing insecurity, misdiagnoses, late care, and limited access hinder containment, with no approved vaccine for this strain, prompting WHO and partners to intensify efforts and consider vaccines like Ervebo while acknowledging a strain-specific vaccine remains the best option.

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