All of Africa Today - July 8, 2026
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Ebola Continues to Spread in DR Congo As Death Toll Passes 500, WHO Warns
UN News
The outbreak of the deadly Bundibugyo species of Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is expanding, while the push to accelerate testing and identify… Read more »
There Is Still Hope for Ebola Treatment - DRC's Muyembe
Independent (Kampala)
As the number of Bundibugyo Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) pushes past 1,000, doctors continue to fight the disease without a vaccine or cure. But the… Read more »
WHO Launches Clinical Trial for New Ebola Treatment in DR Congo
Premium Times
The trial, known as the Platform Adaptive Randomised Trial for New and Repurposed Filovirus Treatments (PARTNERS), began enrolling patients on Thursday, WHO said in a statement. Read more »
U.S. Shows 'Increasingly Blatant' Bias Over DR Congo Peace Deal, Says Rwandan Minister
RFI
The fragile peace process between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo is under renewed pressure, as the United States imposes fresh sanctions over alleged links to mineral… Read more »
All of Africa Today - June 29, 2026
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UN Commission Warns Of Exceptionally Grave Human Rights Situation In Eastern Democratic Republic Of The Congo
OHCHR
GENEVA – Civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have described an exceptionally grave human rights crisis marked by allegations of sexual violence and unlawful… Read more »
Kigali Questions UN Inquiry Methods On Eastern DR Congo
New Times
The government of Rwanda has challenged the methodology used by a United Nations (UN) commission of inquiry investigating the human rights situation in eastern DR Congo, arguing… Read more »
All of Africa Today - June 12, 2026
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Who Buys Rwanda's Smuggled Coltan? The Global Journey of Conflict Coltan From DRC to the World's Electronics
Global Witness
Conflict coltan smuggled from the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is finding its way into global markets and popular consumer products, despite due diligence… Read more »
DR Congo Plans First Stock Exchange As AI Mineral Demand Rises
Daba Finance
The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to launch its first stock exchange next year as the country seeks to attract capital tied to rising demand for critical minerals. Read more »
DR Congo Announces Free Healthcare for All Illnesses in Ituri As Ebola Gains Ground
RFI
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the introduction of free healthcare for all diseases in Ituri - a pilot project that authorities hope to extend… Read more »
DR Congo Referendum Bill Intensifies Constitutional Standoff
DW
Congolese lawmakers this week passed a referendum bill that could lead to constitutional reform ahead of the 2028 elections. The opposition has warned of a "constitutional coup." Read more »
Ebola Outbreak Worsens
RFI
The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a clinical trial of experimental Ebola treatments as the outbreak continues to spread in the north-east of the country. Read more »
UN - Ebola Outbreak in DRC Could Cost Africa $3.6 Bln, Put 300,000 Jobs At Risk
Independent (Kampala)
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could cause economic losses for African countries of up to $3.6 billion and threaten more than 300,000 jobs on the… Read more »
