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health10 days ago•5 min saved

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Triggers WHO Health Emergency and Regional Alarm

The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where 88 deaths and 336 suspected cases have been reported and a confirmed case has reached the eastern city of Goma. Medical charity MSF is mobilizing a large-scale response as officials warn of high transmission risk; the Bundibugyo strain involved has a high fatality rate, and vaccines are only available for the Zaire strain, underscoring the potential for a larger regional spread.

via ScienceAlert|

#dr-congo #ebola #goma

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Kabila Back in Congo, Hunted by Treason Charges as Rebels Seize Goma

Former DRC president Joseph Kabila, who ruled for 18 years, faces a death-penalty treason conviction that he says is bogus; he returned to the eastern Congo to territory controlled by rebels, including the city of Goma seized in 2025 by a Rwanda-backed militia, underscoring ongoing insecurity and political peril.

via The New York Times|

#drc #goma #joseph-kabila

africa2 months ago•4 min saved

Drone strike in rebel-held Goma kills UNICEF worker and two others

A French UN UNICEF aid worker, Karine Buisset, was killed along with two others when drones struck a two-storey residence in the rebel-held city of Goma, DR Congo. President Macron confirmed her death and UN officials condemned the attack as it underscored the risks to civilians and aid workers amid fighting between government forces and M23 rebels, including the increasing use of drones by both sides. The incident comes as M23 controls parts of eastern Congo and international concerns over regional involvement persist.

via BBC|

#africa #dr-congo #goma

conflict-and-crisis2 years ago•6 min saved

"Escalating Violence: M23 Rebels Advance in DR Congo, Thousands Flee Goma"

The city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a resurgence of violence as M23 rebels block main roads and prevent food supplies from reaching the city, causing panic and a surge in population. The rebels, accused of being backed by Rwanda, are advancing towards Goma, leading to fears of a repeat of the 2012 occupation. The conflict has resulted in a humanitarian crisis with a surge in casualties, displacement, and a devastating impact on the vulnerable population, while efforts for peace negotiations have faltered.

via BBC.com|

#conflict #conflict-and-crisis #dr-congo

conflict-and-crisis2 years ago•3 min saved

"Rebel Advance Threatens Goma as Thousands Flee in Eastern DR Congo"

Thousands of civilians are fleeing Goma as M23 rebels launch a fresh offensive, raising concerns about the city's isolation and safety. The rebel group's recent escalation of attacks has displaced around 42,000 people since February 2, with reports of bombings and gunfire causing civilian casualties. The situation has prompted calls for diplomatic efforts and reinforcement of Congolese forces, amid accusations of support for the rebels from neighboring Rwanda, which Rwanda denies.

via Reuters|

#conflict-and-crisis #democratic-republic-of-congo #displacement

conflict-and-crisis2 years ago•3 min saved

"Mass Exodus: M23 Rebels Threaten Goma, Thousands Flee Eastern DR Congo"

Thousands of people are fleeing violence in eastern DR Congo as the M23 armed group intensifies its advance towards Goma, the capital of North Kivu. The rebels have surrounded the strategic town of Sake, prompting mass displacement and raising concerns about the safety of Goma's two million residents. The DRC government has vowed to prevent Goma from falling into M23 hands, while accusations of Rwandan support for the rebel group have led to a diplomatic crisis in the region. The conflict has resulted in significant displacement and casualties, with about 42,000 people displaced from Masisi alone since February 2.

via Al Jazeera English|

#conflict-and-crisis #displacement #dr-congo