Kinshasa, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills more than 2,000

NAMPA / AFP

2026-08-11

Ebola has killed more than 2,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the latest outbreak, which is nearing the country's deadliest ever. The current outbreak, which has hit the DRC's conflict-plagued eastern and northeastern regions, was declared on May 15 but is thought to have already been spreading for several weeks. It is the DRC's 17th surge of the highly contagious disease and is already considered the largest in the countr......

Restricted content

Health

Paris, France, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Controversial study on excess deaths during Covid retracted

2026-08-12 00:30:50

Buenos Aires, Argentina, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Argentina's Milei limits free hospital care for foreigners

2026-08-11 20:30:28

Barcelona, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Barcelona's Bardghji suffers ACL rupture

2026-08-11 17:01:01

Madrid, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Solar eclipse sparks scramble for protective glasses across Europe

2026-08-11 16:31:14

Madrid, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Solar eclipse sparks scramble for protective glasses across Europe

2026-08-11 16:31:14

Paris, France, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - New plastic treaty document criticised for weaker ambition

2026-08-11 16:03:41

Madrid, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Solar eclipse sparks scramble for protective glasses across Europe

2026-08-11 13:30:15

Kinshasa, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Ebola death toll in DR Congo outbreak rises to more than 2,000

2026-08-11 12:31:01

2026-08-11 12:00:15

Kinshasa, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Ebola death toll in DR Congo outbreak rises to more than 2,000: health authorities

2026-08-11 12:00:15

Washington, United States, Aug 10, 2026 (AFP) - Trump order pushes for overhaul of childhood vaccine schedule

2026-08-11 00:30:30

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 11 August 2026 - Feminists and women’s rights advocates pictured during a discussion at the African Feminism Forum in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

HAVANA, 11 August 2026 - Namibian Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare reaffirmed Namibia's unwavering solidarity with Cuba and demanded an immediate end to the US trade blockade during a tribute to Fidel Castro in Havana. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 11 August 2026 - (From left) Namibia Nature Foundation communications officer Disney Andreas; Namibia Nature Foundation head of grants and administration, Hilma Shongolo; and Nedbank Namibia Chief Financial Officer, Victor Maengahama, pictured at the Nedbank Campus for the Go Green Fund handover. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 11 August 2026 - Sepo Haihambo, Managing Director of Old Mutual Investment Group, Old Mutual Namibia. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OPUWO, 10 August 2026 - Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources chairperson Tobie Aupindi with committee members and Opuwo Urban Constituency Councillor Ueutjerevi Ngunaihe during a visit to Okarikua Mining on Monday. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 10 August 2026 - The Kavango West Regional Education Director, Pontianus Musore. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 10 August 2026 - Vice-Chancellor of the University of Namibia, Kenneth Matengu pictured at the official launch of the REALTEST Project. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

NAMPA