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- 1Ebola cases surpass 8,000 in DRC outbreak●Ebola cases surpass 8,000 as DRC struggles to control outbreak
Confirmed and probable Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have passed 8,000, with health authorities struggling to bring the outbreak under control. Al Jazeera and other outlets report the milestone as the epidemic continues to spread despite response efforts, drawing international attention to the challenges facing health workers in the region.
- 2DR Congo Ebola emergency: Calls grow for humanitarian access▼DR Congo Ebola emergency: Calls grow for urgent humanitarian access
A new Ebola emergency in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is prompting calls from the United Nations and humanitarian organisations for urgent access to affected communities. Aid agencies say rapid, unimpeded access is essential to contain the outbreak, treat patients and deliver supplies, amid concerns that access restrictions could allow the virus to spread further.
- 3ACAPS reports on indirect humanitarian impacts of DRC Ebola outbreak▼Democratic Republic of the Congo: Current and anticipated indirect humanitarian impacts of the Ebola outbreak (ACAPS Thematic Report 28 September 2026)
ACAPS has released a thematic report assessing the current and anticipated indirect humanitarian impacts of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dated 28 September 2026. The analysis examines how the epidemic is affecting livelihoods, services and access to needs beyond direct infection figures, and outlines likely future impacts to guide humanitarian response planning.
- 4North Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Speaks at UN General Assembly▼Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Democratic People's Republic of Korea Addresses 81st Session of General Assembly Debate
A Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly debate in New York. The address places North Korea among the member states delivering statements during this year's general debate, where countries typically outline their positions on international security, sanctions and diplomatic relations.
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The number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000 as the outbreak continues to spread, according to a new report. Health authorities are struggling to contain the virus amid ongoing challenges in the affected region, and observers warn the case count may keep rising without stronger containment efforts.
- 6Congo's Foreign Minister Addresses UN General Assembly Debate▼Minister for Foreign Affairs of Republic of Congo Addresses 81st Session of General Assembly Debate
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Congo addressed the general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The address forms part of the annual gathering where member states set out their positions on international peace, security and development. Details of the minister's specific remarks have not yet been widely reported.
- 7DR Congo, Sudan and Mali lead Africa's military drone imports●DR Congo, Sudan and Mali lead Africa’s military drone imports as US and Iran supply rival sides in Russia-Ukraine war
New reporting shows the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan and Mali are Africa's leading importers of military drones, reflecting a rapid spread of armed drone technology across the continent's conflicts. The same supply chains connect to the Russia-Ukraine war, where the United States and Iran are arming opposing sides with unmanned aircraft, highlighting how drone exports have become a central tool of modern warfare.
- 8AI recreates Red Army's Long March in new Chinese TV series●AI brings the Red Army's Long March to life in new TV series
A new Chinese television series is using artificial intelligence to recreate scenes from the Red Army's Long March, the historic 1930s military retreat that became a founding myth of the People's Republic. The production applies AI technology to visualise historical events on screen, and the project is drawing attention as an example of AI being used in mainstream historical drama.
- 9Reintroduced Grauer's gorilla gives birth in DR Congo park●Reintroduced Grauer’s gorilla gives birth in DRC national park, ‘makes us happy’
A Grauer's gorilla that had been reintroduced to the wild has given birth in a national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Mongabay. Conservationists celebrated the birth, with those involved saying the new arrival 'makes us happy'. The birth is being taken as an encouraging sign for efforts to restore Grauer's gorillas, a critically endangered species found only in eastern DR Congo, through reintroduction programmes.