Kenya Records First-Ever Ebola Death
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Kenya has recorded its first-ever Ebola death after a Kenyan man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) died after returning to the country. Health Minister Aden Duale announced the death on Tuesday, saying the man fell ill about a month ago and received treatment in the DRC. […]
Ebola Outbreak Persists in DR Congo
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The World Health Organization (WHO) says Ebola is still spreading in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite signs of improvement in some areas. According to the WHO, the outbreak has recorded 7,200 cases and 3,475 deaths across seven provinces as of September 12. Olivier le Polain, head of the […]
DR Congo Opposition Protests Tshisekedi Third-Term Push Now
By: Mardiyyah Abubakar The opposition in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will stage demonstrations in Kinshasa and other cities on Wednesday, demanding President Félix Tshisekedi’s resignation. Opposition leaders accuse him of trying to stay in power by changing the constitution. Political tensions have intensified more than two years before the country’s next presidential election. […]
Ebola Outbreak: DR Congo Moves World Cup Camp To Belgium
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Democratic Republic of Congo has relocated its pre-World Cup training camp from Kinshasa to Belgium following the recent Ebola outbreak in the country, as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Congolese Football Federation confirmed the decision after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a global […]