The Congo River: Africa’s deepest, most sweeping waterway
A global report shows 2025 was among the driest years for river flows in 35 years, with groundwater and glaciers dwindling. Major river systems are under stress from drought, pollution and overexploitation, prompting calls for action and data-sharing to protect communities and economies.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces the largest and deadliest Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak on record, with more than 11,000 cases and over 5,000 deaths since May. Attacks on health workers, facilities, and communities are complicating containment. WHO and MSF are warning that cholera looms as insecurity persists in Ituri, North Kivu, and Bunia.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has surpassed 11,000 confirmed cases and 5,000 deaths. Frontline responders report unpaid staff, fuel shortages, and supply gaps as attacks on health facilities complicate containment. WHO and MSF warn that resources have not translated into ground relief, while experts estimate ongoing transmission in rural areas.