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DRC Prisoner Release Sees 15 Handed Over To AFC/M23 Under ICRC Watch
A DRC prisoner release facilitated by the ICRC saw 15 detainees handed over to AFC/M23 after travelling through Uganda. The transfer forms part of the Doha peace process aimed at building confidence between Kinshasa and the rebel alliance.
Ebola outbreak in DRC cases pass 3,000 as Bunia health workers strike
The Ebola outbreak in DRC has exceeded 3,000 confirmed cases, with more than 1,300 deaths recorded. Health workers in Bunia have launched a strike over unpaid bonuses, adding pressure to an already stretched response effort.
DRC National Dialogue Set for August as Tshisekedi Agrees to Opposition Talks
President Félix Tshisekedi has agreed to a DRC national dialogue before 15 August after church mediation, amid opposition demands and eastern conflict.
Ebola Death Toll In DRC Surpasses 1,000, WHO Confirms
The Ebola death toll in DRC has crossed 1,000, according to WHO and health authorities in Congo and Uganda. The outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo strain, has spread across five provinces and become one of the largest Ebola epidemics on record.
Congo Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Reaches 930 as Cases Surge Across Eastern Provinces
The Congo Ebola outbreak has claimed at least 930 lives, with infections rising rapidly across eastern provinces. Health worker strikes, insecurity and unidentified transmission chains are complicating efforts to contain the disease.
