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Police in DRC use tear gas to help Ebola medics recover coffin from mourners

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International Rescue Committee

Ebola outbreak in DRC: What to know and how to help

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was already one of the world's most severe humanitarian emergencies before a new Ebola outbreak began spreading across its conflict-ravaged east. The IRC's 2026 ...
Scientific American

How mathematicians use Minecraft to calculate pi

The blockbuster game Minecraft depicts a world created by cubes: everything is made of discrete building blocks. It may therefore seem particularly unsuitable for calculating pi (π), the mathematical ...
CNN

Protesters attack DRC treatment center as the WHO warns violence is threatening Ebola efforts

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned Friday that violence is impeding efforts to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after protesters demanding the return ...
World Bank

Response to Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda

How is the World Bank Group responding to the Ebola Outbreak? The World Bank Group is responding swiftly to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Our goals are to: ...
STAT

With no approved vaccine for Ebola outbreak, experts weigh testing a long shot

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...
The Conversation

DRC is sending in the military to guard mines and critical minerals. Will it be enough?

The DRC is one of the most resource rich countries in the world. Wikimedia Commons The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking an unusual step to secure its critical minerals. It plans to create ...
Jurist

DRC and Rwanda announce de-escalation amid ongoing conflict

Representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda on Wednesday agreed to a series of coordinated steps to de-escalate tensions and advance progress towards peace in the region ...
Jane's Information Group

DRC armed forces’ downing of M23’s YIHA-III loitering munition indicates their future use is very likely

The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo: FARDC) shot down two loitering munitions near the village of Mikenge, Nord Kivu province ...
Reuters

Glencore in talks to sell 40% stake in DRC mines to US-backed consortium

LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Glencore (GLEN.L), opens new tab is in talks to sell a 40% stake in its copper and cobalt operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo to a U.S.-backed consortium in a deal ...
Mongabay

DRC plans to export 100,000 metric tons of copper to the US

DRC’s state-owned Gécamines SA announced the sale of copper and cobalt to the U.S. following an agreement signed between the two countries at the end of 2025. The minerals agreement was signed ...