The Ebola outbreak continues to worsen in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the latest figures released on September 17 showing that 7,541 people have been confirmed to have contracted the virus, while 3,639 people have died from the disease.

The armed group MRDP Twirwaneho, which operates in Minembwe commune in South Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has claimed that it repelled attacks by government forces and allied armed groups.

AFC/M23 fighters clashed with DRC government forces in Masisi and Point-Zéro on Tuesday as the rebels accused Kinshasa of launching renewed attacks despite a ceasefire agreement.

More than 7,200 confirmed Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as sustained transmission continues in several provinces despite an overall downward trend of the epidemic, according to governmental data released Tuesday.

Anthropic, the American AI company behind the Claude chatbot, has disclosed a coordinated, AI-powered disinformation network that used fake news sites and fabricated journalist identities to push content favourable to the Democratic Republic of Congo's official position in its conflict with Rwanda.

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has surpassed 7,000, with nearly 3,400 deaths reported, according to the latest government situation report released Friday.

The Kenyan government has given foreign nationals conducting business in the country 90 days to regularise their immigration status, work permits, business registrations and licences, amid growing anxiety following President William Ruto’s recent remarks on foreign participation in small-scale businesses.

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said Thursday it remains too early to say that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is under control, despite signs of stabilization in recent weeks.

More than 3,000 people have died from an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the number of infections continues to rise at an unprecedented rate.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has increased the number of soldiers and foreign mercenaries deployed in South Kivu as part of preparations for military operations aimed at retaking the Point-Zéro area.

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi has launched a three-month national dialogue billed as a path towards peace and unity, but his decision to exclude armed groups and other influential political figures has already drawn criticism from those who question whether the process can deliver a lasting solution to the country's deep-rooted crisis.

The AFC/M23 coalition has rejected a decision by the Democratic Republic of Congo government to suspend universities and other higher learning institutions in Goma and Bukavu, promising continued payment of salaries for lecturers and other staff who remain at work.

Former Ugandan Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has been released from house arrest after President Yoweri Museveni reportedly directed security agencies to lift restrictions on her movement and drop potential charges arising from an ongoing corruption investigation.

A ceasefire verification mission due to visit Minembwe in South Kivu on August 24 will put the Democratic Republic of Congo’s peace commitments with the AFC/M23 rebel alliance to a critical test, as fighting and allegations of attacks continue in the area despite a broader diplomatic push to end the conflict.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Friday received the first batch of Ebola vaccine doses as it stepped up efforts to contain the ongoing outbreak that has infected more than 5,000 people and killed over 2,500.

Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have topped 5,200, but Africa's top public health agency warned Thursday that the official count may account for only 30 to 40 percent of infections, suggesting the outbreak could be up to three times larger than reported.

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reported that the Ebola outbreak has claimed 2,272 lives since it was declared.

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) is strengthening its operational readiness as the region faces terrorism, cross-border crime, maritime insecurity and emerging cyber threats, according to Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga, Director of the EASF.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed 2,214 lives since it was declared, according to the latest update from health authorities.

Confirmed Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 2,000, marking a grim milestone in the country’s fastest-spreading outbreak on record.