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  • Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate

    Guardian World · Jun 20

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    BBC Sport · Jun 20

  • #EkitiDecides2026: APC secures victory in PDP candidate’s stronghold

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    BBC Sport · Jun 20

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Via Premium Times Nigeria

FG releases outbreak response funds to states to boost Ebola preparedness

The federal government’s action followed renewed Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, prompting concerns about the risk of cross-border transmission. The post FG releases outbreak response funds to states to boost Ebola preparedness appeared first…

June 20, 2026

Africa·Premium Times Nigeria·June 2026

Via Sky News World

Death rate at camp in DR Congo spikes amid fears of Ebola spiralling

At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for displaced citizens in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with some confirmed to have died from Ebola, in a sign the disease could be spreading quickly there.

June 20, 2026

World·Sky News World·June 2026

Via France 24 Africa

Ebola : Healthworkers in DR Congo worry for their life amid deadly outbreak

Ituri province in eastern DRC is the hardest hit by the Ebola outbreak. The response to the virus is underway. On the frontlines of this outbreak are healthcare workers, who feel increasingly helpless. They have never faced an outbreak of this magnitude before. Report by Aurélie…

June 20, 2026

Africa·France 24 Africa·June 2026

Via Africanews

Red Cross in DRC workers bury six-month-old girl who died of Ebola

A six-month-old girl was buried in Bunia on Friday, another victim of the DRC’s Ebola outbreak. Her tiny coffin serving as a reminder of the severity of the epidemic, which continues to spread in Ituri province.

June 20, 2026

Africa·Africanews·June 2026

Via BBC Sport

Uzbeks to beat DR Congo? The reality of Scotland's qualification mental gymnastics

Uzbeks to beat DR Congo? Argentina to run riot? Favours from England? BBC Scotland weighs up the permutations needed for Scotland to progress.

June 20, 2026

Sports·BBC Sport·June 2026

Via France 24 Africa

DR Congo's deadly Ebola outbreak is 'evolving fast', WHO warns

The deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is rapidly spreading in spite of accelerating public health measures, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday. The outbreak, which began in mid-May, is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus for which there is not yet a vaccine…

June 19, 2026

Africa·France 24 Africa·June 2026

Via Africanews

Kenya intensifies screening and awareness for truck drivers over Ebola fears

Kenya's health authorities have intensified health screening for truck drivers whose movements span thousands of kilometres across multiple countries, as East Africa remains on heightened alert following the latest outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

June 19, 2026

Africa·Africanews·June 2026

Via BBC World

Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

June 19, 2026

World·BBC World·June 2026

Via RFI English

Ebola death toll in DRC and Uganda passes 200 as funding pledges fall short

The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda has claimed more than 200 lives in its first month, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. With hundreds more cases confirmed, it is the worst Ebola emergency in years – yet less than 10 percent of pledges…

June 19, 2026

Africa·RFI English·June 2026

Via Africanews

Ebola death toll passes 200 in DR Congo from 875 confirmed cases

The Africa CDC said 202 people had died from the virus, from 875 confirmed cases, giving a mortality rate of 23 percent.

June 19, 2026

Africa·Africanews·June 2026

Via Mail & Guardian

Tension at home; citizens quizzed

Growing criticism across Africa questions South Africa's handling of migration, with countries like the Republic of Congo and Malawi initiating repatriation. The backlash is impacting South African businesses and artists, raising concerns about the nation's commitment to African…

June 18, 2026

Africa·Mail & Guardian·June 2026

Via Guardian Africa

CDC to tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda

Number of people infected now tops 1,000 though health officials say the global risk remains low Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola outbreak response in the…

June 18, 2026

Africa·Guardian Africa·June 2026

Via Africanews

DRC: Mining firms seek to delay key local content rule as deadline looms

Mining firms in Congo want the government to delay the implementation of an order requiring them to give their Congolese employees a 5% stake in their operations

June 18, 2026

Africa·Africanews·June 2026

Via BBC Africa

The designer behind DR Congo's World Cup suit: 'I wanted to change people's views on Africa'

Alvin Junior Mak explains the inspiration behind the stylish suits he designed for DR Congo's World Cup team.

June 18, 2026

Africa·BBC Africa·June 2026

Via France 24 Africa

World Cup 2026: Senegal lose to France in second-half smasher

In tonight's edition: Senegal lose to two-time champions France at the World Cup as Les Bleus win 3-1 in their group stage clash. Also, Africa CDC warns the Ebola crisis in DR Congo has the potential to become the worst ever of its kind. Plus it's been 50 years since thousands…

June 16, 2026

Africa·France 24 Africa·June 2026

Via France 24 Africa

Western Cape still counting the cost of last month's floods

In tonight's programme: South Africa's Western Cape is still counting the cost of last month's devastating floods. Also, in DR Congo, the government has reported a substantial daily jump in Ebola cases. Plus Ivorian fans are living large in the wake of their team's victorious…

June 16, 2026

Africa·France 24 Africa·June 2026

Via BBC Africa

DR Congo medics mark rare Ebola recovery with song and dance

Survivors are bringing hope to health workers struggling to control the outbreak.

June 16, 2026

Africa·BBC Africa·June 2026

Via BBC Africa

Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

June 15, 2026

Africa·BBC Africa·June 2026

Via Guardian Africa

Ebola one month on: will the latest outbreak in DRC become the most deadly yet?

With more than 670 confirmed cases and over 135 deaths, the disease has yet to be contained amid funding shortfalls, fear and disinformation When an orphanage in Bunia took in a newborn baby after his mother died from Ebola, the nuns who ran it hoped they were giving the infant…

June 14, 2026

Africa·Guardian Africa·June 2026

Via France 24 Africa

HRW report accuses M23 of detaining and abusing thousands in DR Congo

In tonight's edition, a new Human Rights Watch report uncovers mass forced recruitment and arbitrary detention by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo. Also, we head to Durban, where thousands of foreign nationals displaced by xenophobic violence remain camped…

June 10, 2026

Africa·France 24 Africa·June 2026

Via World Politics Review

How African Diplomacy Faltered in Congo—and How It Can Be Revived

How African Diplomacy Faltered in Congo—and How It Can Be Revived World Politics Review

June 10, 2026

Politics·World Politics Review·June 2026

Via African Mining Market

Aligning mining productivity, resource management crucial for DRC’s success

Aligning mining productivity, resource management crucial for DRC’s success African Mining Market

May 25, 2026

Business·African Mining Market·May 2026

Via BBC Africa

Why does Ebola keep on occurring in DR Congo?

Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.

May 20, 2026

Africa·BBC Africa·May 2026

Via African Mining Market

Celsius to finalise sale of Opuwo Cobalt Project before end of 2026

Celsius to finalise sale of Opuwo Cobalt Project before end of 2026 African Mining Market

April 13, 2026

Business·African Mining Market·April 2026

Via Business Insider Africa

DRC just launched a $46.5m plan to turn one of Africa's great rivers into a trade corridor

DRC just launched a $46.5m plan to turn one of Africa's great rivers into a trade corridor Business Insider Africa

April 6, 2026

Business·Business Insider Africa·April 2026

Via ISS Africa

Congo-Brazzaville’s predictable election masks a brewing succession battle

Congo-Brazzaville’s predictable election masks a brewing succession battle ISS Africa

March 9, 2026

Politics·ISS Africa·March 2026

Via The Astana Times

ERG Africa and EGC Sign MoU to Formalise Responsible Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DRC

ERG Africa and EGC Sign MoU to Formalise Responsible Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DRC The Astana Times

February 11, 2026

Business·The Astana Times·February 2026

Via Semafor

South Africa mining minister criticizes DRC over US minerals deal

South Africa mining minister criticizes DRC over US minerals deal Semafor

February 11, 2026

Business·Semafor·February 2026

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  • Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate

  • Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

BBC Technology · Jun 20

#EkitiDecides2026: APC secures victory in PDP candidate’s stronghold

  • TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations

  • Three men killed following fire in west London

  • Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth

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    • Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate

      Guardian World · Jun 20

    • Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

      BBC Sport · Jun 20

    • #EkitiDecides2026: APC secures victory in PDP candidate’s stronghold

      Premium Times Nigeria · Jun 20

    • TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations

      Premium Times Nigeria · Jun 20

    • Three men killed following fire in west London

      BBC UK · Jun 20

    • Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth

      BBC Sport · Jun 20

    • Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free

      BBC Technology · Jun 20

    • Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media

      BBC Technology · Jun 20

    • #EkitiDecides2026: Group demands probe of alleged vote buying, pre-thumbprinted ballots, PVC distribution

      Premium Times Nigeria · Jun 20

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      CBS Sports · Jun 20

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      CBS Sports · Jun 20

    • FG releases outbreak response funds to states to boost Ebola preparedness

      Premium Times Nigeria · Jun 20

    • 'I feel like a second-class citizen' - Shop staff facing abuse

      BBC UK · Jun 20

    • Undav undoes Cote d'Ivoire to send Germany into 2026 World Cup knockout stages

      RFI English · Jun 20

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      Guardian Sport · Jun 20

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