Africa: All of Africa Today – August 7, 2026

UN Warns DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Worsening

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is worsening. At least 19 internally displaced people were infected, and five died in camps in Ituri province. Since the outbreak was declared in May, authorities have reported nearly 4,000 cases and more than 1,800 deaths. No cases have been detected among refugees or asylum-seekers. The World Health Organization (WHO) said the virus is…