EAC announces AI and biotechnology strategies
The EAC announced on 31 October 2026 that ministers in Kampala had adopted regional strategies for artificial intelligence, digital transformation and biotechnology.
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DR Congo: reported ministry Ebola tally passes 5,000 deaths
The Congolese health authorities’ tally reported on 31 October 2026 reaches 5,026 deaths among 10,351 cases since the Ebola outbreak began.
Bafwasende: attack targets Ebola treatment centre
An attack targeted Bafwasende’s Ebola treatment centre in Tshopo early on 31 October 2026, according to medical accounts gathered by Congolese media.
DR Congo: NGOs warn 28.8 million people face acute food insecurity
CARE and Action Against Hunger issued a hunger alert for the Democratic Republic of Congo on 30 October 2026. They cite IPC analysis estimating that 28.8 million people face acute food insecurity.
DR Congo: five suspects arrested after SOFICOM convoy attack
Four police officers and a civilian were arrested in Isaka, Kutu territory in Maï-Ndombe, on 29 October 2026 during the investigation into a SOFICOM convoy attack, according to Digitalcongo and Radio Okapi reporting republished by Congo24.
Lualaba: Watum renews talks on Congolese ownership in mining
Louis Watum Kabamba met Lualaba's industrial mining operators on 28 October 2026, according to a communication carried by Mines.cd. He called for progress on arrangements for Congolese equity participation.
DRC begins third WTO trade policy review
The DRC's third trade policy review opened at the WTO in Geneva on 28 October 2026. A second meeting is scheduled for 30 October.
Washington sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry and Zigama
The United States imposed sanctions on Rwanda's Ministry of Defence and Zigama Credit and Savings Society on 28 October 2026. Treasury accuses them of supporting M23 in eastern DRC.
DR Congo’s reported Ebola tally passes 10,000 confirmed cases
Congolese health authorities’ tally reported on 27 October 2026 puts cumulative Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo at 10,060 confirmed cases, with 4,887 deaths. Anadolu and AFP report these national figures.
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DR Congo: reported ministry Ebola tally passes 5,000 deaths
This dossier follows reported Ebola totals in DR Congo and documented surveillance difficulties. Notification figures are distinguished from infection dates.
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