Latest news in Congo? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
The latest major news from the Democratic Republic of the Congo includes:
- Ebola Outbreak Crosses 7,000 Cases: Government and health authorities confirmed that cases in the ongoing Ebola outbreak (caused by the Bundibugyo strain) have surpassed 7,022, with the death toll rising to 3,398 across seven provinces. سانا
- Spread to Northwestern DR Congo: A confirmed case and subsequent death of a 23-year-old man were detected in Sud-Ubangi (South Ubangi) province, marking the first time the outbreak has reached the northwest, away from the original epicenters in the east. The World Health Organization and local officials have raised urgent concerns regarding contact tracing and regional containment. سانا+ 1
- Tragic Fire in Eastern DRC: Authorities reported a devastating fire at a school facility in rebel-controlled eastern DR Congo, resulting in the deaths of 24 schoolchildren. DZRH