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Ebola Emergency Escalates in Eastern Congo: A second Ebola treatment tent was burned in Bunia/Ituri, and 18 suspected patients fled as angry residents attacked the facility—another blow to containment as WHO warns the outbreak risk is now “very high” locally. Public Health Crackdown: Congo has banned funeral wakes and large gatherings, while UN agencies rush support and the World Bank prepares emergency financing as cases spread toward Uganda. Global Response Tightens: Pakistan stepped up airport screening after WHO’s global emergency call, and the U.S. keeps tightening travel checks. World Cup Pressure on Congo Team: The Congo national squad faces a 21-day “bubble” requirement in Belgium to keep World Cup travel possible amid the outbreak. Other Congo-linked news: Congo’s security chief says the country wants to learn from Russia’s experience on cybersecurity and hybrid threats.

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Congo team must isolate to enter United States for World Cup amid Ebola outbreak

Congo team must isolate to enter United States for World Cup amid Ebola outbreak

A second Ebola treatment center is set ablaze in eastern Congo, with 18 suspected cases fleeing

A second Ebola treatment center is set ablaze in eastern Congo, with 18 suspected cases fleeing

Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak - WHO upgrades risk assessment

Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak - WHO upgrades risk assessment


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Apr. 26, 2026

Republic of Congo PM Steps Down Following Presidential Re-Election

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Apr. 20, 2026

Republic of Congo PM Resigns After Presidential Re-election

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Republic of Congo Holds Election Amid Nguesso Term

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Congo’s Premier Resigns

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Voting Begins in Republic of Congo as Nguesso Seeks Reelection

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Congo Reelects Incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso to Fifth Term

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