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Democratic Republic of Congo

May 28, 2026

Ebola Outbreak: Thailand becomes first country to mandate 21-day quarantine for travellers arriving from DR Congo, Uganda

The DDC also mandated that travellers coming from both territories should be allowed to enter Thailand only via Suvarnabhumi Airport.

May 26, 2026

Nigeria commiserates with DR Congo over Ebola deaths, infections

The condolence was conveyed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, in a statement in Abuja on Monday.

Democratic Republic of Congo
May 25, 2026

WHO steps up Ebola response in DRC, Uganda with $3.9 million emergency fund

He urged neighbouring countries to strengthen surveillance at points of entry.

WHO
May 22, 2026

Ebola treatment centre set ablaze after patient dies in DR Congo

Last Sunday, the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, where two cases were detected, a “public health emergency of international concern”.

Ebola treatment centre on fire
May 19, 2026

Ebola Outbreak: U.S. mobilises $13 million fund for Africa 

The American government was similarly coordinating donations from other international partners including the European Union and UK.

May 19, 2026

U.S. bans foreigners with travel history to DRC, Uganda amid Ebola outbreak

The travel restrictions, effective immediately, apply to all non-U.S. passport holders who have been to the aforementioned countries within the last 21 days.

Donald Trump
May 14, 2026

Judge orders Trump govt to return Colombian woman illegally deported to DR Congo

Mr Trump has pushed to deport migrants to third countries, signing agreements with Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and Eswatini to accept deportees from the U.S.

ICE operatives making arrest
April 9, 2026

Africa losing 40% of health funds to inefficiency, bad governance, Africa CDC says

Mr Nyenswah noted that countries could redirect billions into essential services without increasing budgets.

Africa CDC
March 29, 2026

Outrage as DR Congo doctor brutalises naked female patient in hospital

The country’s First Lady, Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, has waded into the matter.

DR Congo violence
March 16, 2026

World Cup play-offs: FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DRC over laser pointers, security breach

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle accused the Central Africans of using voodoo to defeat Nigeria.

Super Eagles players ver DR Congo players at World Cup play-off