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Ten people linked to Kenya's first-ever Ebola case quarantined as screening concerns grow
The patient passed through multiple cities in DR Congo, drove to Uganda and eventually flew to Kenya.
October 7, 2026Why Africa could back controversial Fifa plan
Fifa's plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors has been heavily criticised, but the body running African football is yet to take a side.
July 31, 2026First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola
Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.
July 24, 2026Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
May 22, 2026Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.
May 21, 2026American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says - Reuters
American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says Reuters
May 20, 2026What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.
May 18, 2026Diageo's US problems temper sales boost from Guinness, World Cup - Reuters
Diageo's US problems temper sales boost from Guinness, World Cup Reuters
May 6, 2026Benin finance minister expected to coast to presidential election win - Reuters
Benin finance minister expected to coast to presidential election win Reuters
April 12, 2026Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match
Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.
April 6, 2026