An Ebola outbreak originated near the Ebola River, involving Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The entities involved

• Guinea →

  sovereign state in West Africa

  • Fear of deploying ineffective vaccines was reported in Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia.Mon 17:32
  • Deportations are surging in Quebec, disproportionately affecting residents, including a mother from Guinea targeted by CBSA officers.Sun 18:11
• Democratic Republic of the Congo →

  country in Central Africa

  • An Ebola strain circulated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Uganda, affecting international aid availability.Mon 14:13
  • Recent health center attacks occurred near Butembo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Mon 05:16
• Liberia →

  sovereign state in West Africa

  • The US aid freeze initiated by Donald Trump has placed significant strain on Liberia's healthcare system.Mon 16:39
  • Education quality in Liberia has been identified as a significant national security threat.Mon 16:37
• Sierra Leone →

  sovereign state in West Africa

  • Spanish authorities are investigating a drug trafficking operation where a Dutch trafficker was alleged to be the mastermind, coordinating from Sierra Leone.Sun 17:25
  • UNICEF supports Sierra Leone's government, with Makeni noted as a hospital location.Sun 05:51

Related events

• The Ebola River is located within the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Sep 11
• Armed conflict complicates the Ebola outbreak response, while modeling suggests the outbreak is possible in Central Africa.Jun 9
• Ebola outbreaks are occurring in Uganda and Zaire, prompting vaccine development efforts by CEPI and Oxford.Jun 10
• An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in the sealing of borders.Jul 4
• Ebola outbreak forced the flight to seek refuge.Jun 7