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Fire at DR Congo wedding reception kills at least 22
A devastating fire at a wedding reception in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has resulted in at least 22 fatalities and several injuries. The incident occurred on Friday night, with the bl…
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New Ebola outbreak in Congo linked to recent animal spillover, genome data suggests
A recent Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo was caused by a new spillover event from an animal reservoir, rather than a recurrence of a previous strain. Genome sequencing from 22 specimens, published in Nature Medicine, in…
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DR Congo screens 300+ passengers after suspected Ebola death on river boat
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are screening over 300 passengers on a river boat near Kinshasa. The screening was initiated after a suspected Ebola death on board the vessel, raising concerns…
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Ebola outbreak in Congo likely began in January, field study suggests
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, initially declared in May, is now believed to have begun in January, according to a field study. This study, conducted by anthropologists and researchers, identified over 500 suspecte…
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Megacities surge globally, shifting focus to Africa and South Asia
The world is experiencing a rapid increase in megacities, defined as urban areas with at least 10 million people, with the number expected to grow from 33 in 2025 to 37 by 2050. These megacities, particularly in Africa …