Democratic Republic of the Congo
Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen
Recruitment for the vaccination trial has begun, with vaccinations expected to start in the coming weeks • US citizen becomes second to be treated in German hospital • Total DRC cases rise to 1,926
Protesters burn treatment centers, attack healthcare workers to retrieve bodies of Ebola victims
WHO: Ebola outbreak in Congo still in 'expansion phase,' transmission fulled by population movement
Congo bans gatherings in Kinshasa and three provinces over Ebola outbreak
US exploring limited easing of sanctions on Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler
The US Treasury imposed sanctions on Gertler in 2017 and 2018, accusing him of leveraging his friendship with former Congo President Joseph Kabila to secure lucrative mining deals.
Suspected Islamist rebels kill at least 10 in eastern Congo
The assailants fired guns at people working in fields in Mulekera commune outside Beni, Mulekera Mayor Ngongo Mayanga said on Saturday.
Islamist rebels kill at least nine in eastern Congo attacks
Over 40 feared dead in east Congo after crackdown on anti-UN protest
A UN source said they were investigating "credible" allegations of over fifty deaths after soldiers blocked the protesters.
Congo, Paraguay pledge Jerusalem embassies in NY talks with Netanyahu
To date, only five countries have opened Jerusalem embassies: the United States, Honduras, Guatemala, Kosovo and Papa New Guinea.
At least 14 killed in militant attack on Congo church- local official
In the Ituri province, some 3 million people are in desperate need of aid, according to a UN humanitarian agency.
Uganda military kills Islamist-linked rebel group commander
Uganda's military has vowed to keep hunting terrorists but stated that ADF fighters who surrender will be given amnesty.
Uganda president says ex-Congo leader gave sanctuary to Islamist rebels
The president of Uganda has accused a former leader from the Democratic Republic of Congo of providing sanctuary and resources to Islamist rebels.
Uganda detains 20 rebel 'collaborators' after student massacre
"At least 20 suspected ADF collaborators have been arrested, to assist with our investigations," the country's police force said in a statement.
Law barring DR Congo’s only Jewish politician from presidency reconsidered
The bill has been criticized by human rights organizations, who are calling it unconstitutional, fearing that it could reignite violence in the recently war-torn state.
