Democratic Republic of Congo1 day agoMore than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fireOfficials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.1 day ago3 Sept 2026'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social mediaMore than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.3 Sept 202625 Aug 2026What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.25 Aug 202623 Aug 2026DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talksRepresentatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.23 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Why DR Congo's Ebola outbreak is so hard to stopAs the death toll rises health agencies are saying that control measures cannot keep up with infections.21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infectionsAbout half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.21 Aug 202617 Aug 2026Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its historyThe outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.17 Aug 202614 Aug 2026Oxfam warns of 'lack of resources' in Ebola outbreakThe Oxford-based charity warns of a lack of resources for teams tackling the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.14 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief saysThe outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.13 Aug 2026...
