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Cameroonians are wondering who Biya will appoint as vice president and possible successor.
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More than 20 killed in fire at wedding party in DR Congo
Authorities have launched an investigation into a fire that killed 22 people at a wedding party in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Published On 6 Sep 2026
WHO chief warns Ebola response must ramp up to stem DRC outbreak
Number of people killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo from disease exceeds 3,000 amid response funding gap.
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DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak ‘global emergency’ as infections pass 5,000: WHO
Officials warn they are continuing to identify new chains of transmission that need to be broken to stop the spread.
DRC Ebola death toll passes 2,000 amid fastest-growing outbreak on record
A total of 4,381 cases across five provinces have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of Tuesday.
Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak
Health minister urges people in the country ‘to remain alert’ and continue observing public health measures.
Staff at DR Congo Ebola centre strike as virus continues spreading
Walkout over late payments comes as public health officials confirm that the virus has reached two more provinces.
They fled war as child refugees, now they’re playing at World Cup 2026
In a World Cup for everyone, as it has been dubbed by FIFA, players carry historic stories of war and displacement.
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Police, mourners clash over coffin of suspected Ebola victim in DRC
Clashes have broken out between police and mourners during a funeral of a suspected Ebola victim in the DRC.
Published On 15 Jun 2026
Ebola risk for World Cup is ‘extremely low’, but US is ready, experts say
US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness for Ebola, but some experts warn of public health system strains.
DRC suggests behind-closed-doors World Cup warm-up to offset Ebola threat
Mayor of Spain’s La Linea de la Concepcion bans friendly between DR Congo and Chile due to health concerns.
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