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Encouraging signs in DR Congo Ebola fight

In tonight's edition: there are signs of a welcome slowdown in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak. Also, about 20,000 Ethiopian university students in the northern region of Tigray will be relocated to other campuses across the country. And in northern Senegal, scientists are using fish to keep their food stocks and…

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WHO sees 'encouraging signs' in DR Congo Ebola response but says outbreak 'far from over'

The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the fight against the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo was showing “encouraging signs" but that the epidemic was "far from over". More than 7,000 cases have been reported across seven provinces as of September 11.

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Ebola outbreak slows in parts of DR Congo but crisis remains severe

Ebola infections are slowing in parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo four months into the outbreak, but cases are climbing fast in North Kivu and the World Health Organization (WHO) says it is too early to declare that the epidemic has peaked.

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UN issues grave warning over DR Congo’s deadly Ebola outbreak

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Ceasefire verification mission deploys to eastern DR Congo

A ceasefire verification mission comprised of representatives from DR Congo's government, the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebel group, and observers from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) member nations arrived in South Kivu on Monday. The deployment came a day after the DRC and AFC/M23 agreed on a Switzerland-mediated…

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DR Congo’s riverboat economy – how a floating transport system tells the country’s story

Road transportation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has received much scholarly attention. Some studies have examined the urban landscape (p.142). Others have studied transportation in the context of armed conﬂict in the east of the country, where roadblocks are a pronounced feature.

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DR Congo capital wary of Ebola nightmare

MALUKU (DR CONGO) - The Ebola virus has spread across Democratic Republic of Congo at a frightening speed and one of the authorities' biggest fears is that it reaches the teeming capital of Kinshasa.

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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo growing 'exponentially' as death toll passes 2,500

More than half of the 2,500-plus deaths from DR Congo's Ebola outbreak have occurred within the past 20 days alone, as the virus spreads faster than any recorded outbreak, according to the UN's senior Ebola coordinator. Julien Harneis is urging a rapid scale-up of resources to prevent the epidemic from…

France 24

Ebola ‘growing exponentially’ in DR Congo

GENEVA - The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing “exponentially”, with more than 2,500 deaths recorded and half of those in the last 20 days, the senior UN coordinator on the disease said on Friday.

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Attempts to curb Ebola cases in DR Congo fail with more than 5,000 confirmed

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing the biggest Ebola epidemic in its history. Government data showed on Tuesday that cases now exceed 5,000. Efforts to contain the deadly illness are being hampered by weak health infrastructure, community resistance and instability.

France 24

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now deadliest ever

The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is now the deadliest in the country's history, according to the latest government data, with 2,235 reported killed from the virus. Confirmed cases have risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases detected in the last 24 hours, Congo's public health institute said.

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Race to find Ebola vaccine as DR Congo outbreak kills more than 2,000

The latest outbreak of Ebola has killed more than 2,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to health authorities. Meanwhile, international efforts have been stepped up to test a vaccine for the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever.

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At least 2,000 die in DR Congo's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record

At least 2,000 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak – the fastest-growing on record, according to the latest data – as health authorities struggle to get help to remote localities due to rebel conflict, bad roads and work stoppages over payment issues.

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Ebola outbreak started three months before official declaration, WHO says

The World Health Organization says that sequencing shows the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in DR Congo started about three months before the emergency was officially declared in May. Also, it's crunch week for Zambia as voters gear up for presidential elections. Plus a Rwandan mine has become one of the US's…

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DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak outpaces response as health workers strike over pay

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic ⁠of Congo is spreading faster than efforts to fight it, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday. Families said many frontline workers in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, have gone on strike over pay issues, worsening access to healthcare.

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Up to 20 years in jail for cocoa land repurposing in Ghana

In tonight's edition: Ghana's parliament cracks down on the sale or repurposing of land used to grow the country's most important crop, cocoa. Also, DR Congo is set to open its largest ever Ebola treatment facility. Plus a deeply moving Rwandan movie ramps up action across the country's cinema scene.

The Independent UK

England fan amends viral World Cup win tattoo weeks after Argentina defeat

Sean Carrington spent £550 on a tattoo of the World Cup trophy above the words ‘England World Cup Winner 2026’ after the 2-1 win over DR Congo in the round of 32

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Domino’s delivered an extra 45,000 orders on England vs DR Congo matchday

Chief executive Nicola Frampton said the World Cup clash marked one of the biggest sales days for the business.

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Domino’s sold thousands of extra pizzas during England’s crunch World Cup knockout game

Domino’s boss Nicola Frampton revealed more staff worked during the World Cup to help meet demand for takeaways

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Ebola 'spreading faster than any previous outbreak' in DR Congo, WHO warns

The World Health Organization on Thursday warned that the Ebola virus is spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo faster than during any previous outbreak, with more than 2,000 confirmed cases and 796 deaths recorded in just two months. Health officials say the rapid spread, lack of approved vaccine for…

Evening Standard

Is Atlanta Stadium air conditioned? Key facts about England vs Argentina venue

Three Lions return to scene of last-32 comeback over DR Congo for huge semi-final tie at World Cup

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Where is England vs Argentina being played – and will heat be a factor?

England will bid to reach the World Cup final for the second time ever when they face Argentina in the semi-finals on Wednesday. The match will be played in Atlanta , at a venue that England are familiar with after beating DR Congo 2-1 in the round of 32 at…

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Norway vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026: India time, live streaming, predicted line-ups and more

Norway vs England FIFA World Cup 2026: England faces Norway in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match. Norway seeks a historic semi-final berth after impressive knockout stage victories. England advanced by overcoming DR Congo and Mexico in tough contests. The match is scheduled for Sunday, July 12, at…

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England told to ‘take the handbrake off’ for Norway World Cup quarter-final

England's assistant manager, Anthony Barry, has urged the team to "take the handbrake off" and go "all in" as they prepare for their World Cup quarter-final clash against Norway in Miami. Barry expressed confidence in the team's physical and mental readiness, stating their "petrol tank is full" and they are…

Evening Standard

'A waste of a summer': Anthony Gordon makes England admission and labels Marcus Rashford 'misunderstood'

The new Barcelona forward has made a telling contribution in each of England’s last two games

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