Democratic Republic of the Congo
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an international emergency
The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda an international emergency, citing risks of cross-border spread.
Trump considering plan to send Afghan refugees who helped US to Congo - NYT
Dutch prosecutors drop Samos case against Israeli businessman Dan Gertler
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. comes out of retirement after exhibition with Mike Tyson
New Ebola case confirmed in eastern Congo -national medical institute
The country has recorded 14 outbreaks since 1976. The 2018-2020 outbreak in the east was Congo's largest and the second largest ever recorded, with nearly 3,500 total cases.
WHO officials investigating potential Ebola case in Congo
DR Congo's National Institute of Biomedical Research (INRB) is currently testing samples from the patient in order to confirm whether or not they were infected with Ebola.
Congo nun overcomes blackouts with homemade hydroelectric plant
It took three years to gather the required $297,000 and build the plant.
Suspected Islamists kill 21 civilians in eastern Congo
Fighters believed to be from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked the village of Masambo on Sunday night.
Congo close to deal to recover $2b. worth of assets from Israeli investor
A commission set up to negotiate with Fleurette Group had concluded terms of a memorandum of understanding.
US sanctions man linked to Israeli investor in mining corruption scandal
The US Treasury Department said in a statement it designated Alain Mukonda, accusing him of making payments into proxy bank accounts for investor Dan Gertler.
Save a Child’s Heart Africa to bring Congolese children to Israel
Save a Child’s Heart is the first Israeli organization to receive the United Nations Population Award in recognition of its humanitarian activities.
Christians from Africa to gather at Foreign Ministry in support of Israel
An event supporting Congo President Felix Tshisekedi comes after he announced plans to open a diplomatic and trade office in Jerusalem.
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Congolese president faces billboards saying he's antisemitic in Israel
Several giant billboards criticizing Felix Tshisekedi, the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, have gone up this week along roads in Jerusalem.
