Democratic Republic of Congo2 days agoEbola misinformation fuels violent attacks on health workersBBC Verify looks at multiple incidents linked to misinformation during latest Ebola outbreak, which has infected more than 1,700 people and killed 580 in DR Congo since mid-May.2 days ago3 days ago'They said it isn't real': Ebola rumours fuel attacks on health workersFalse claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials.3 days ago5 days agoWhy some African nations are turning down Trump aid moneyThe Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.5 days ago1 Jul 2026What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.1 Jul 202629 Jun 2026DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of EbolaOpposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.29 Jun 202626 Jun 2026DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflictKinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.26 Jun 202626 Jun 2026US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo's mineralsThe US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.26 Jun 202624 Jun 2026France confirms first Ebola caseThe French doctor had been working in DR Congo, where more than 260 people are known to have died.24 Jun 202619 Jun 2026Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.19 Jun 2026...
