The Democratic Republic of Congo has quarantined a passenger boat on the Congo River after five people died during its journey, prompting health authorities to screen all 255 passengers for Ebola and cholera. The Yingfeng 2, operated by a Chinese company, was intercepted near Bende Bende port, about 65 km upstream from the capital, Kinshasa….
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) the largest in the country’s history, as infections and deaths continue to rise. According to the WHO, the outbreak had recorded 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths as of 30 July 2026, representing a fatality rate…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has imposed a ban on mass gatherings in Kinshasa, Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas-Uele as the government steps up efforts to contain the country’s latest Ebola outbreak. Although no Ebola cases have been confirmed in Kinshasa, officials fear the virus could spread to the capital, home to nearly 18 million people….
Daniel Munoz scored the decisive goal as Colombia secured a place in the World Cup last 32 with a hard-fought win over DR Congo. Colombia booked their spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 victory over DR Congo in Guadalajara. Crystal Palace wing-back Daniel Munoz scored the only…
DR Congo earned a memorable point after holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match. Portugal made a fast start when midfielder Joao Neves headed home in the sixth minute to give the European side an early lead. Despite dominating possession for long periods, Portugal struggled to create clear…
Spanish authorities have called off a World Cup warm-up match involving DR Congo due to health concerns linked to the country’s Ebola outbreak. The mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion in southern Spain has cancelled a scheduled friendly match between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Chile over fears surrounding the ongoing Ebola outbreak…
DR Congo’s national football team must complete a 21-day isolation period before entering the United States. DR Congo national football team have been ordered to remain in isolation in Belgium because of the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The team cancelled a planned training camp in Kinshasa and instead moved preparations to Belgium. US officials said the…
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is worsening, with infections spreading quickly across the region. World Health Organization has upgraded the national risk level of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo from “high” to “very high” as cases continue to rise. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus…
Health officials fear the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could be far larger than current figures show. The World Health Organization has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo may be spreading faster than initially believed. WHO representative Dr Anne Ancia said investigations suggest the virus has already spread across…
The World Health Organization has raised alarm over a worsening Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo after dozens of deaths were reported. World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo a public health emergency of international concern following reports of around 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths in Ituri province….
