France 24 • July 2, 2026 21:51

DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 400 deaths as virus reaches major city

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An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 400 people and continues to spread, with health authorities confirming a first case in the major city of Kisangani, hundreds of kilometres from the epidemic's epicentre in the northeast.

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Mon 14:40 - BBC Headlines

DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola

Wed 08:40 - The Bulletin (BE)

Brussels mayor pledges action against violent incidents at demonstrations

Thu 10:40 - France 24

Authorities race to contain spread of Ebola in eastern DR Congo

Thu 21:51 - France 24

DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 400 deaths as virus reaches major city

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BBC Headlines

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14:40

DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola

Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.

France 24

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10:40

Authorities race to contain spread of Ebola in eastern DR Congo

One month after Congolese authorities officially declared a new Ebola outbreak, the virus is still spreading in the east of the country and the death toll continues to rise. There …

The Bulletin (BE)

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08:40

Brussels mayor pledges action against violent incidents at demonstrations

Brussels mayor Philippe Close has said that he wants to “work together to find solutions” to prevent incidents at demonstrations and maintain order in the capital. Close made the remarks …