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Escalating Ebola Crisis in DR Congo: A Growing Public Health Challenge.

May 20, 2026 at 5:18 AM

Eastern DR Congo faces a severe Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, with over 136 confirmed deaths and 514 suspected cases as health authorities struggle to track community transmission.

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WHO Declares International Public Health Emergency Amid Challenging Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo.

May 19, 2026 at 3:27 AM

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Escalating Violence in Northeastern DR Congo Strains Fragile Peace Efforts.

May 11, 2026 at 7:48 PM

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International News

Escalating Militia Violence in DR Congo's Ituri Province Leaves Dozens Dead.

A wave of violent attacks by the CODECO militia in the gold-rich Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in at least 69 deaths, amid ongoing ethnic conflicts and regional instability.

May 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM

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DR Congo Launches Specialized Security Force to Safeguard Vital Mineral Assets

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April 27, 2026 at 4:31 PM

DR Congo Launches Specialized Security Force to Safeguard Vital Mineral Assets.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is deploying a 20,000-strong paramilitary 'mining guard' by 2028, funded by the US and UAE, to secure critical mineral supply chains and combat illicit activities.

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Economy

DR Congo Set to Overtake Ethiopia as Sub-Saharan Africa's Fifth-Largest Economy.

April 17, 2026 at 9:51 AM

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is poised to surpass Ethiopia in economic scale, driven by strong growth and its massive mineral wealth, marking a significant shift in the Sub-Saharan African economic landscape.