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A mission to verify the ceasefire between the Congolese army and M23 rebels has been deployed to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The team is now operating in South Kivu to monitor the agreement.
The ICRC has described the humanitarian situation in the highlands of South Kivu in Eastern DRC as 'very worrying'.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has relocated its World Cup training camp from Kinshasa to Belgium due to growing concerns over an Ebola outbreak. The move aims to ensure the safety of the team ahead of the tournament.
Human rights defenders in South Kivu, DR Congo, are facing threats, while aid and movement are being hindered in the region's highlands.
A strategic border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi has reopened, facilitating the return of trade and humanitarian aid to the South Kivu region after a period of closure.
The number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo is approaching 3,000, with the Prime Minister calling for a faster and more effective response to the spreading epidemic.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has described the humanitarian situation in the highlands of South Kivu, Eastern DRC, as 'very worrying,' highlighting the severe challenges faced by the local population.
An angry crowd in the Democratic Republic of Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment center, fueled by growing tensions and disputes related to the ongoing outbreak. The incident occurred as the Ebola outbreak continued to spread in the region.
The Rwandan offensive in South Kivu, DR Congo, is reportedly continuing despite the imposition of US sanctions.
A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after more than two months of closure following an offensive by AFC/M23 rebels. More than 10,000 people crossed
The UN has lamented an uptick in fighting in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, with the UN rights chief calling for an urgent end to the conflict in the eastern region. The renewed violence is causing significant humanitarian concern.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to spread, with reported cases and deaths increasing, prompting international aid efforts. Local resistance to containment measures has also been observed, including an incident where an Ebola treatment center was set on fire.
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda is intensifying, leading to new cases, an attack on a treatment center, and international concerns such as flight diversions and event postponements. Health officials report hundreds of suspected cases and deaths as the virus spreads to new areas.
The strategic border between DR Congo and Burundi has reopened, facilitating the return of trade and aid to the South Kivu region.
Trade and aid to return to South Kivu as DRC-Burundi strategic border reopens RFI