DR Congo bans mass gatherings to curb Ebola outbreak amid rising cases
DR Congo banned mass gatherings in Kinshasa and three other provinces on Saturday to prevent the spread of Ebola. The directive follows a spike in confirmed cases, which rose by 47 to a total of 1,274. Critics allege the decision is politically motivated, coinciding with planned protests against legislation allowing President Tshisekedi to extend.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 14:10 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 14:20 UTC
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