Stories from Goma · DR Congo

The Ebola outbreak is ongoing in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Americans who test positive for Ebola at a Kenya facility could be treated in the US, according to federal officials. International aid organizations are providing support to local health services. The region has faced multiple Ebola outbreaks in recent years.

The Ebola outbreak is ongoing in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Health officials continue to monitor and respond to the situation. The duration and severity of the current outbreak remain a concern. This ongoing outbreak poses a public health challenge. The Ebola epidemic in Uganda has been effectively controlled, with no current evidence of community transmission. This has made epidemic monitoring and contact tracing difficult.

The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has reached 131. The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm regarding the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is escalating, with reports of Rwandan expansion into the region. The health minister has warned of potential disease outbreaks due to the unrest. This outbreak has been declared a public health emergency by the WHO.

Northeastern Congo has reported over 80 to 90 suspected cases of Ebola. Healthcare workers are at risk of contracting the virus. Northeast Congo is experiencing its 17th recorded Ebola outbreak since 1976. The virus spreads through contact with infected bodily fluids. The source mentioned a rise in cases. A man who died in a Kampala hospital on Thursday had tested positive for Ebola.

Hundreds of people have died in at least four landslides at the Rubaya mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the start of 2026. The Rubaya mines are a major global source of coltan.

The journey covers a distance of 199 kilometers. The source reported the start of this new travel challenge. Miguel Masaisai has commenced a regular cycling tour starting from Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The event marks the beginning of his scheduled route. No specific end date or distance for the tour was provided.

Unrest is continuing in the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The situation is reportedly deteriorating in an area located 30 kilometers from Goma. The specific cause of the unrest was not identified in the report.

Military courts in Goma have opened trials for over 80 soldiers accused of revolt or refusing to combat. The incidents occurred in the Pinga area within the Wali-Kalei territory of North Kivu. The rebels are reportedly supported by the Rwandan army.

Two confidential parliamentary reports indicate the Congolese armed forces are facing challenges on the conflict front in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.