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Congo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected

KINSHASA, June 14 - The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 782 after 72 new cases were documented in 24 hours, one of the biggest single-day jumps during the ongoing outbreak, government data showed on Sunday. The confirmed Ebola cases include 181 deaths, according to the government's latest

“Congo were better” – Ex-Super Eagles captain weighs in on NFF’s lodged appeal over World Cup spot

Soccer John Obi Mikel, Daniel Akpeyi and William Troost-Ekong in action for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. . Former Super Eagles and Watford defender William...

NFF vs DR Congo eligibility saga: Supercomputer predicts if Super Eagles can still play 2026 World Cup

Soccer Supercomputer has predicted if the Super Eagles can still play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup amid the eligibility dispute between the Nigeria...

FIFA show support for DR Congo as Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup hopes fade

Soccer Semi Ajayi, Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi of Nigeria and Samuel Moutoussamy and Chancel Mbemba of Dr Congo during the Playoffs. Photo...

DR Congo Slams NFF Petition Over Alleged Ineligible Players

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News, News Across Nigeria, Sports News Thursday, December 18th, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has criticised Nigeria for petitioning the world football governing body FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players, following their penalty shootout defeat in the 2026 World Cup

Congo to vaccinate health workers, contacts amid ebola outbreak

May 31, 2018, file photo: Congolese health officials prepare to disinfect people and buildings at the Mbandaka General Reference Hospital in Congo   -   Copyright © africanews John Bompengo/Copyright 2018 The AP. All rights reserved. By Africanews Last updated: 19 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo Facing a new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus, Congo

DR Congo Announces New Ebola Outbreak

Posted by African Examiner African News, Featured, Latest Headlines Thursday, September 4th, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Thursday declared a new outbreak of Ebola in the central province of Kasai, the country’s 16th since 1976. Health Minister Roger Kamba announced at a  news conference in

Nigeria 2-0 Congo: Anas proves Eric Chelle wrong as Super Eagles B salvage pride in last CHAN game

Soccer Super Eagles B. Nigeria's Super Eagles B (CHAN Eagles) defeated Congo 2-0 in their final group stage game of the 2024 African Nations...