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US releases experimental Ebola drug for DR Congo outbreak trials

Experimental Ebola drugs are being shipped to Democratic Republic of Congo as the United States releases doses of a treatment for clinical trials in a widening outbreak that has caused more than 1,000 cases and over 250 deaths, the World Health Organization and US officials have said.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 24

World Cup 2026: 'Living statue' of Lumumba joins DR Congo fans after quarantine

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, the Congolese supporter known for posing as the "living statue" of independence hero Patrice Lumumba, was finally able to join fans of the Leopards at the World Cup on Tuesday after missing the team's opener due to Ebola quarantine requirements.

France 24 · Jun 24

France confirms first Ebola case linked to Congo outbreak

France has confirmed its first Ebola case, a doctor returning from Congo. This outbreak, the deadliest on record, has infected over 1,000 globally, with nearly 3 million children in eastern DRC at risk. Children face a disproportionate death rate, compounded by violence and disrupted services. Authorities struggle to contain the…

The Times of India · Jun 24

Congo's Ebola outbreak sets first-month record with 1,048 cases, 267 deaths

The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with its most severe Ebola outbreak in its initial month, reporting over 1,000 confirmed cases and hundreds of deaths. The virus, a rare strain with no approved vaccine, is spreading rapidly, particularly in displacement camps. Contact tracing remains a significant hurdle, with officials…

The Times of India · Jun 23

The contested legacy of Edmund Dene Morel – the man who exposed the murderous exploits of King Leopold II in the Belgian Congo

Young shipping clerk Edmund Dene Morel was working as for the Liverpool firm Elder Dempster when he noticed what appeared to be a discrepancy in the figures. What Morel found in his investigation of that discrepancy would expose one of the most notorious systems of violence of the colonial era:…

The Conversation · Jun 23

Bulletin world briefing: France’s heatwave turns deadly and Trump threatens to take over Iran

Toddlers found dead inside car in France amid heatwave temperatures Trump’s new Iran threat if country attempts to close Strait of Hormuz Qatar gas facility explosion kills 13 with dozens more injured Ebola death toll reaches grim new milestone in Congo Quebec town makes history by granting legal rights to…

The Independent UK · Jun 22

Ebola death toll reaches grim new milestone in Congo

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The Independent UK · Jun 22

Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1000, with 254 deaths

Contact tracing remains a key issue for local authorities as confirmed cases of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo reach 1003, including 254 deaths.

AAP · Jun 22

Ebola cases top 1,000 in Congo; 254 dead as outbreak spreads

In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a troubling Ebola outbreak unfolds, with more than 1,000 confirmed cases and 254 deaths reported. The unique Bundibugyo strain presents a significant challenge as there are no licensed vaccines or treatments available. Health authorities are facing difficulties with contact tracing, resulting in thousands…

The Times of India · Jun 22

Ebola cases in Congo surpass 1,000 with 254 people dead, authorities say

The Ebola outbreak was caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus which has no vaccines or treatment

The Independent UK · Jun 22