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Stalemate in ceasefire verification mechanism in Goma

The expulsion of a Congolese officer has stalled the ceasefire verification mechanism between Kinshasa and the AFC/M23. This mechanism, created to verify ceasefire violations, has yet to commence its work nearly four months after its establishment.

Goma · nord-kivu··1 source(s)

Confidence85%
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Armed attacks in Beni, North Kivu Province

Local authorities report that at least three civilians were killed during an armed attack in Beni Territory on August 2.

Beni · nord-kivu··1 source(s)

Confidence80%
humanitarianUnder review

Call to Intensify Response Against Ebola in DRC

The Director-General of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, called for an intensified response to the 17th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has already resulted in 1,751 deaths out of 3,874 confirmed cases.

Kinshasa · kinshasa··1 source(s)

Confidence85%
humanitarianUnder review

Suspicious Ebola Boat Intercepted in Kinshasa

A boat, the Yingfeng 2, was intercepted in Kinshasa after a passenger showed Ebola symptoms. Over 200 people on board were examined, and health measures were implemented.

Kinshasa · kinshasa··1 source(s)

Confidence85%
humanitarianUnder review

Red Cross Response to Ebola Outbreak

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has scaled up its response to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC as critical supplies reach frontline teams.

Kinshasa · kinshasa··1 source(s)

Confidence80%
humanitarianUnder review

WHO's Visit to DRC Amid Ebola Outbreak

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC was spreading faster than the response efforts. He visited Kinshasa to discuss challenges related to the outbreak.

Maluku · kinshasa··1 source(s)

Confidence85%
humanitarianUnder review

Visit of the WHO Director-General in DRC

The WHO Director-General visited the Democratic Republic of Congo as the country faces its 17th Ebola outbreak, with over 3,800 cases and 1,751 deaths recorded since May 15.

Kinshasa · kinshasa··1 source(s)

Confidence85%