30 dead, scores missing after boat sinks on Congo lake
Thirty people are dead and dozens are missing after a boat carrying more than 350 passengers capsized on a lake in the Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials told CNN on Monday.
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Congo Ebola deaths likely to exceed 1,000 on Friday, WHO says
As of Wednesday, 1,510 cases of Ebola have been reported in North Kivu and Ituri provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the country's Ministry of Health reported Thursday.
Ebola outbreak in Congo hits record for confirmed cases in single day
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a grim milestone, with 27 new cases confirmed in a single day -- a record for the current outbreak.
Gorillas perfect their selfie style in photo with park ranger
Two gorillas have been snapped apparently mimicking human behavior, in a remarkable selfie with a park ranger who helped rescue them as babies.
More than 1,000 Ebola cases reported in outbreak
The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has surpassed 1,000 cases, according to the country's health ministry.
Can the Congo save itself, mythical okapi from destruction?
A nudge above the equator in one of the most biodiverse places in Africa lives an almost-mythical mammal that few people have ever seen.
Congo presidential runner-up rejects court ruling; declares himself president-elect
Democratic Republic of Congo opposition leader Martin Fayulu rejected a court ruling Saturday that upheld his defeat in the country's presidential election, instead declaring himself president-elect.
Internet shutdowns aren't just in Africa, they're worldwide
When Hong Kong police fired tear gas at peaceful pro-democracy protesters in 2014, the news moved swiftly through social media. Photos and videos of mostly student demonstrators being gassed helped fuel the outrage that ultimately drove hundreds of thousands of people into the streets.
Congo presidential runner-up asks court to order election recount
The runner-up in the Democratic Republic of Congo's disputed presidential election, Martin Fayulu, said Saturday that he had asked the country's Constitutional Court to order a full recount.
Congo opposition leader vows to challenge election results in court
Congo opposition leader Martin Fayulu said Friday he will challenge the country's election results in court as he accused presidential winner Felix Tshisekedi of taking a "dangerous shortcut to power."
Congo's Catholic Church rejects election results as opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi lands
The Congo's Catholic Church has rejected the results of the Central African nation's presidential election, saying they don't match the data collected by its observers.
US positioning troops in Gabon to respond to Congo
The US has deployed approximately 80 troops to Gabon to potentially assist US citizens, personnel and diplomatic facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo if violent protests over elections threaten their security, President Donald Trump told Congress in a letter Friday.
Ebola outbreak in Congo surpasses 600 cases amid more violence
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a grim new milestone in the Ebola outbreak that began August 1: The total number of probable patients is 608 as of Wednesday, with 368 deaths, the Ministry of Health said. An additional 29 people who doctors suspect may be sick with Ebola are under investigation. The ministry also reported that 207 people have recovered from the life-threatening i
Congo voters cast ballots in election delayed for 2 years
Citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo headed to the polls Sunday for a long-delayed presidential election originally scheduled to be held in 2016.
Doctor to be monitored in US after possible Ebola exposure
An American was possibly exposed to Ebola while recently providing medical assistance in Congo, according to a release from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health.
Protests erupt in Congo over presidential election delays
Protests erupted on Thursday in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where presidential elections have been postponed.
Congolese boy who traveled to US to have facial tumor removed dies
A Congolese boy who traveled to the United States to have a tumor removed from his face died Friday, the organization who sponsored him said in a statement.
Ebola outbreak rises to 560 cases
As the Ebola outbreak continues to devastate the Democratic Republic of Congo, the minister of health visited affected areas to prepare for a third strategic response plan, which will cover the period from February to April, the ministry reported Thursday.
Democratic Republic of Congo postpones long-awaited election
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's election to replace President Joseph Kabila, who has ruled the country for nearly 18 years, has been delayed by a week to December 30, the country's electoral commission announced Thursday.
Up to 319 people dead as Congo Ebola outbreak worsens
One of the deadliest Ebola outbreaks in history continues to worsen in the Democratic Republic of Congo with as many as 319 people now dead.
Youngest Ebola survivor brings hope to Congo caregivers
The youngest survivor of the Ebola outbreak received her discharge certificate from the Beni Ebola Treatment Center on Wednesday, according to the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ministry of Health.
Fire destroys 8,000 voting machines before Congo's presidential election
A fire still under investigation has destroyed 8,000 voting machines in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital -- 80% of the city's stock -- just 10 days ahead of a presidential election, the nation's electoral body and police said Thursday.
Ebola cases surge in Congo
There have been 18 more cases of illness and five more deaths reported in just two days in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the Ministry of Health. Since the outbreak began, the total number of probable cases is now 471, including 273 deaths, the ministry reported Thursday.
ISIS threat shutters US embassy in Democratic Republic of the Congo for more than a week
The US embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was closed after the US received intelligence that an ISIS-linked group could carry out attacks against US interests there, two US officials tell CNN.
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