World Sep 19 Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak By Constant Same Bagalwa, Associated Press
World Jun 19 Another orphan dies from Ebola as Congo outbreak spreads Ituri, the region at the center of the current outbreak, has reported more than 90% of the cases. The response has been complicated by residents clashing with healthcare professionals over disrupted burials and the response to the outbreak, which has… By Justin Kabumba, The Associated Press, Wilson McMakin, Associated Press
World Jun 03 Watch 5:24 Health workers struggle to contain Ebola outbreak The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the fight against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is "catching up" with the spread of the virus. But health officials warn the crisis is far from over with more than 340… By Chris Ocamringa, Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi
World May 20 Rare Ebola outbreak poses low risk globally but worries mount about its spread in Congo Anxious healthcare workers in eastern Congo said Wednesday they are underprotected and undertrained in a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak of a rare type of the virus in one of the world’s most remote and vulnerable places. By Justin Kabumba Katumwa, Monika Pronczuk, Associated Press
Health May 15 What to know about new Ebola outbreak that has killed 65 people in Congo Africa’s top public health body has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province, the 17th since the disease first emerged in the country in 1976. By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
Sep 14 Ebola vaccination begins in southern Congo amid latest outbreak By Associated Press Vaccination for those exposed to the Ebola virus and front-line health workers has begun in southern Kasai province, the World Health Organization said Sunday. Continue reading
Aug 23 Congo's prosecutor seeks death penalty for former President Kabila for war crimes By Justin Kabumba Katumwa, Associated Press Congo's public prosecutor on Friday asked for the death penalty for former President Joseph Kabila, who is being tried in absentia in a treason case that includes war crimes charges related to his ties to the M23 rebel group. Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 4:52 News Wrap: DRC and Rwanda sign peace deal mediated by Trump administration Continue watching
Jun 27 WATCH: Trump meets with officials from Rwanda and DRC after signing of peace deal By Associated Press The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have asked the Trump administration to use its pressure to ensure the peace deal sticks. Continue reading
Jun 27 WATCH: Rubio hosts peace deal signing ceremony between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo By Chinedu Asadu, Matthew Lee, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The peace deal is due to be signed in Washington on Friday afternoon. It has been lauded by U.S. President Donald Trump as "a big day for the world."… Continue reading