Nigeria, DR Congo Shine at CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo made strong statements on the opening day of the CAVB Beach Volleyball Youth Development Cup in Saly, Senegal, as Africa’s emerging U18 beach volleyball stars began their quest for honours. Nigeria dominated the women’s competition, securing two impressive straight-set victories. They opened their campaign with […]
DR Congo Bans Public Gatherings as Ebola Cases Rise
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has banned public gatherings in four provinces, including the capital, Kinshasa, as authorities intensify efforts to contain a growing Ebola outbreak that has infected more than 1,300 people. In an update released on Monday evening by Jacquemain Shabani, interior minister, the restriction comes as health […]
France Confirms First Ever Domestic Ebola Case
By Oluwakemi Kindnes France on Wednesday confirmed its first-ever case of Ebola virus disease on its territory after a doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive. The Health Ministry said the case marks the first time Ebola has been detected in France and the first confirmed case outside Africa during […]
Ebola Outbreak: NCDC Lists 10 States, FCT as High Risk
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has warned that 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are at high risk of Ebola virus disease importation following an ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, where deaths have risen to 247. In a […]
Nigeria Condoles DR Congo Over Deadly Ebola Outbreak
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has extended condolences to the Government and people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo following the deadly outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease that has reportedly claimed more than 130 lives and infected over 500 persons. In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign […]
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 […]