Congo warns of ‘rapid’ community spread of Ebola as 71 new cases confirmed
New data brings total to 452 cases since outbreak began in May and 82 deaths
Democratic Republic of Congo
The world needs to act now to curb the spread of Ebola
Fighting between armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo is making a bad situation worse
WHO calls for ceasefire and greater cooperation to contain Ebola outbreak in DRC
Fighting between rival armed groups in the mineral-rich Ituri region has complicated relief efforts
Ebola doctors grapple with attacks on medical facilities sending patients fleeing
More than 900 suspected cases and 220 suspected deaths in current outbreak, says WHO chief
Plight of Ebola-engulfed region laid bare by lack of medical supplies and a cynical public
Intervention has become less about vanquishing the virus than trying to slow its steamroller advance
Death of Yves Sakila triggers ‘shock and anger’ in Democratic Republic of Congo
‘There are millions of Congolese people, like Yves, who left to seek a more peaceful life,’ says pro-democracy activist
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Ebola misinformation and community tensions in DRC prompts aid volunteer action
Outbreak is the third-largest on record, with 160 suspected deaths out of 670 suspected cases
Yves Sakila’s tragic story a reminder that immigrant assimilation is not an easy challenge
Democratic Republic of Congo native who died in Dublin had lived in Ireland since 2004
Special rapporteur on racism calls for ‘urgent, independent’ investigation into Yves Sakila’s death
Congolese man (30s) died after being tackled by security personnel on Henry Street last Friday
Ebola outbreak in DRC made worse by impact of conflicts in region
Democratic Republic of Congo’s armed conflicts are driven by an international scramble for mineral wealth
Congolese community mourns and calls for justice at vigil after Henry Street death
Arnotts conducting security review as it expresses sadness over Yves Sakila’s death
WHO head ‘deeply concerned’ by scale of Ebola outbreak as deaths rise
At least 500 suspected cases and 130 fatalities in Democratic Republic of the Congo since new outbreak began
At least 80 believed dead in Ebola outbreak as rapid spread alarms health experts
Strain of virus, suspected to have killed about 80 people in recent weeks, has no approved vaccine
EU plans to force companies to buy parts from non-Chinese suppliers
Proposed rules seek to target chemicals and industrial machinery makers
What is Ebola and how can it be contained?
The type of Ebola virus behind the latest outbreak, known as Bundibugyo, is rare
Bertie Ahern’s comments were highly inappropriate but we need proper debate on immigration
There should be nothing controversial about supporting calls for a more robust system
EU pulls funding for Rwandan force amid murky scramble for gas in Mozambique
French energy company rejects allegation of complicity in war crimes
M23 rebel spokesperson killed in DRC army strike, officials say
Fighting continues in Democratic Republic of the Congo despite Qatar-mediated ceasefire efforts
Unloved African Union could yet play key role in protecting continent
Co-ordinated continental action may be needed to negotiate better international agreements
At least 200 people killed in landslide at coltan mining site in DR Congo
Several mines collapsed in region that produces 15% of world’s supply of rare metal that is key for production of smartphones, computers and aircraft engines
Outcome of Uganda’s election seems certain, but what happens next will be revealing
Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, seems likely to extend his rule in a country that has become a key strategic ally of the West
Neglected emergencies: seven humanitarian crises you may have missed in 2025
From Sudan to Honduras many millions of people are suffering and dying in crises that receive relatively little international attention
Congo, Rwanda leaders affirm commitment to Trump-backed peace deal
Washington is keen to secure better access to natural resources in Congo and counter Chinese dominance in critical minerals
Government tightens screws on migration – but will changes fix issues the country faces?
Housing and services remain problems to be solved even as numbers coming into country are going down
‘I see mistakes celebrating Mass in Ireland’: The new parishioners filling Dublin pews
The ethnic diversity of Mass-goers and the clergy is growing
Who’s Building Ireland review: A quirky take on housing crisis with a snapshot of rising racism here
Television: Candid stories from immigrant construction workers are refreshingly honest and cut through the nonsense that can make living here such a struggle
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels massacred civilians in DRC, says rights group
Human Rights Watch says total killings in Rutshuru territory in July may exceed 300, echoing UN findings
Rare and endangered okapi ‘forest giraffe’ is born at Dublin Zoo
Birth a ‘milestone in conservation’ of species under threat due to habitat loss and civil unrest in their native central Africa
The Irish Times view on the central African deal: an uncertain peace
The deadly conflict has unfolded over three decades
DRC wants peace agreement with Rwanda-backed rebels before July meeting with Trump
M23 rebels occupy large area of mineral-rich eastern DRC
DR Congo moves to lift ex-president Kabila’s immunity, accusing him of war crimes
Return to the country by Kabila could complicate US-backed bid to end the rebellion in east, which contains valuable minerals that Trump administration is keen to help mine
In search of the Congolese corncrake
Our mission: To discover whether this small migratory bird was faring any better in its (probable) winter home
East Congo ceasefire in trouble as rebels stay in strategic town
Attempts to bring DRC and the rebels to the negotiating table have repeatedly failed
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