Latest news in Congo? September 3rd, 2026

Major developments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of September 3, 2026:

• Ebola Outbreak Exceeds 3,000 Deaths: Government health authorities and international agencies reported that fatalities from the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak have passed 3,000, with more than 6,180 confirmed cases. It is the deadliest Ebola outbreak in DRC history and the fastest-growing on record. The hardest-hit areas remain Ituri and North Kivu, with cases also documented across Haut-Uélé, Tshopo, South Kivu, and Bas-Uélé.
• UN Warning on Lagging International Response: The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator warned that the epidemic is expanding faster than the containment and healthcare mobilization on the ground. Over 40 health workers have died while responding, and attacks on medical personnel and treatment centers have hampered containment efforts.
• School Reopenings Spark Health Concerns: Classrooms reopened across the country this week for the new school year, including in designated high-risk zones in Ituri. Health officials and teachers expressed concern over potential transmission risks in classrooms as screening measures remain constrained by limited resources.
• Eastern Security and Humanitarian Strain: The ongoing conflict in eastern DRCinvolving M23 rebel activity, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) insurgents, and regional military clashescontinues to drive displacement and block humanitarian access. The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold consultations this month focusing on civilian protection and the deteriorating security situation confronting MONUSCO.