Congo-Kinshasa

The Ebola virus outbreak in Congo-Kinshasa since mid-May has resulted in over 1,000 deaths, with a higher fatality rate than previous outbreaks. No vaccines or treatments are available for the new strain.

The UN is helping countries optimize the use of critical minerals like lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper amid rising global demand driven by the transition to clean energy.

A second American was infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and evacuated to Germany. The DRC's Ministry of Health reports over 1,900 cases and more than 700 deaths from the outbreak.

Security forces in Congo-Kinshasa used excessive force against protesters and failed to protect them from attackers. The incident is reported by HRW.

The article examines whether President Tshisekedi's bid for a third term in Congo-Kinshasa could benefit Rwanda and the M23 rebel group. A loss of democratic credibility in the DRC might weaken diplomatic progress and embolden M23's push for autonomy in the eastern region.

Ebola cases in eastern DR Congo have reached 1,000, with over 130 children orphaned in Ituri due to the outbreak. Nearly 3 million children and adolescents face heightened risks, prompting urgent calls for protection and care from UNICEF.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) urges community engagement in the Ebola response in Congo-Kinshasa, emphasizing the need for transparency and a limited role for security forces to ensure an effective health response.

Rwanda and the M23 group are accused of forcibly recruiting and detaining thousands in Congo-Kinshasa's eastern provinces. Human Rights Watch (HRW) reports rampant abuses against civilians and ex-soldiers in the region.

The article highlights that the Bundibugyo Ebola virus in Congo-Kinshasa has been known for 20 years, yet no vaccine was available when the outbreak began. Authors Mario Jimenez and Ifeanyi Nsofor question the lack of preparedness despite prolonged awareness of the virus.