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Ebola Emergency Escalates in Congo: WHO chief Tedros says the outbreak is spreading rapidly and now poses a “very high” risk inside Congo, citing 82 confirmed cases and 7 confirmed deaths, with hundreds more suspected as supplies rush to Ituri amid conflict and displacement. Community Backlash Hits Response: In Rwampara, an angry crowd burned an Ebola treatment center after people were blocked from retrieving a body—showing how fear, misinformation, and clashes with burial customs are undermining containment. Diaspora Spotlight on Congo-Linked Tragedy: In Dublin, protests keep growing after Congolese man Yves Sakila died after being restrained by security guards; police still haven’t released the cause of death, while calls for a full independent investigation intensify. Congo Culture on Screen: “Congo Boy” highlights displacement and survival through a musical drama from Rafiki Fariala, turning war chaos into a story of a star being born. Regional Tensions Elsewhere: Durban’s Diakonia Centre remains a flashpoint as authorities verify foreign nationals and investigate assault claims amid anti-immigrant unrest.

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New York Festivals names Mediacorp Broadcaster of the Year and announces 2026 TV & Film winners

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Queen Ifrica releases motherhood anthem ‘Mom Like Me’ ahead of new album

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Ebola outbreak in Congo expands; WHO warns of ‘very high’ risk locally

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New York Festivals Storytellers Gala Announces 2026 TV & Film Awards Winners: Mediacorp Named Broadcaster of the Year

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Sep. 3, 2025

Putin Calls Republic of Congo “Reliable, Time-Tested Friend”

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Putin Hails Republic of Congo as "Reliable" Partner

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US suspends immigration applications from nineteen nations

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US Suspends Immigration, Asylum Requests from 19 Nations

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US suspends asylum, immigration requests from ‘high-risk’ nations

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