Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo

AI Summary An Ebola outbreak continues in eastern DR Congo, affecting Ituri, North and South Kivu, as well as the cities of Bunia and Goma. According to WHO, there have been 867 cases and 204 deaths; the outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern. The cause is a strain…

A 17-year-old girl was separated from her family when a nongovernmental armed group raided her village in the DRC and took her into the forest.

Humanitarian Crisis: DR Congo | Subtext

In eastern DR Congo, a conflict persists between M23 militia and Congolese government forces. The full-scale phase of the conflict began in late 2021 and continues to this day. During this time, tens of thousands have died, and millions have become refugees. What is happening…