Congo

Congo's Disease X: What We Know

11-12-2024 19:25:19

An undiagnosed 'Disease X' is spreading in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Can it be treated?

Congo Launches Its First Mpox Vaccination Drive

06-10-2024 16:59:54

The Democratic Republic of Congo recorded nearly 1,000 deaths and more than 30,000 mpox cases. The first of the vaccines were administered to medical staff. Starting next week the shots will be offered to the public.

Mpox doses to start to arrive in Congo

05-09-2024 19:10:39

A cargo plane carrying tens of thousands of mpox vaccines is set to arrive at the Kinshasa International Airport. Congo is at the center of the epidemic declared a global health emergency by the WHO.

Three Tanzanian soldiers killed by mortar fire in DR Congo

09-04-2024 18:15:16

The soldiers were part of a southern African peacekeeping mission sent to help government forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo fight M23 rebels.

Congo: Dozens dead in suspected ADF attack

09-03-2023 19:17:01

Suspected Allied Democratic Forces militants, an insurgent group with ties to the "Islamic State," have killed at least 36 people in an overnight attack in eastern Congo.

Up to 50 dead in Congo after train derails

12-09-2019 00:00:00