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Ebola Outbreak Declared in DR Congo

An Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) announces. At least…

8 years ago

DR Congo declared Ebola free

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has ended after three months, the country's health minister says. The…

10 years ago

Ebola outbreak: Democratic Republic of Congo confirms two deaths

Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed two Ebola deaths in the country's north-west. They are the first reported Ebola cases…

10 years ago

M23 rebels capture Goma city in DR Congo

Fighters from the M23 rebel group say they have captured Goma, the main city in resource-rich eastern Democratic Republic of…

12 years ago

Ebola outbreak kills 31 people in DR Congo

An outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed 31 people and could threaten…

12 years ago

Thomas Lubanga sentenced to 14 years in jail for using child soldiers

Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga has been sentenced by International Criminal Court (ICC) to 14 years in jail for recruiting and…

12 years ago