An Ebola outbreak is ongoing in the DRC, coinciding with conflict involving Rwanda-backed M23 groups and preparations for future vaccine deployment.

The entities involved

• Rwanda →

  country in East Africa

  • NSSF invests in regional equities and debt, focusing on financial markets across East and Central Africa.Mon 07:54
  • Diplomatic talks between Rwanda and South Africa aim to rebuild relations.Mon 03:57
• DRC →
  • The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is spreading to Uganda, with new cases reported in Ituri province.Mon 05:14
  • Involvement in the DRC war contributed to the economic collapse of Zimbabwe in 2010.Mon 00:51
• World Health Organization →

  United Nations agency concerned with international public health

  • The U.S. ordered its withdrawal from the World Health Organization amid global health initiative impacts.Mon 11:20
  • The UAE is providing support to ongoing efforts by the World Health Organization to contain the Ebola outbreak in Africa.Mon 04:57

Related events

• The UN Secretary-General reported on violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, linked to the conflict involving Rwanda-backed M23 groups.Jul 21
• Rwanda-backed M23 groups operate in the DRC; sanctions are imposed on mineral exploitation; peace accords are being brokered between the two nations.Jun 26
• Uganda closes its border with DRC and WHO monitors the Bundibugyo strain outbreak.Jun 7
• Fighting continues in eastern Congo, with UN monitors tracking rebel activities and accusations against Rwanda.Sep 17
• The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) involves the M23 armed group, which is allegedly backed by Rwanda. Separately, a bill regarding referendums is moving through the Senate and awaits the Constitutional Court's review.Jun 17