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Scientists have identified a new monkey species in the Congo rainforest, marking only the fifth such discovery in Africa in the past 75 years

US government: passengers who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 21 days prior to their flight are not allowed to board commercial flights to the US

The World Health Organization says suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo are rising amid security challenges and regional violence

A U.S. citizen infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is being moved to Germany as health officials race to contain the growing outbreak

The US has launched a major response to Ebola outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda, including travel restrictions and emergency funding. "Our first goal has been to ensure the safety of Americans abroad and the protection of the American homeland"

U.S. citizens traveling in Central Africa are being urged to exercise heightened caution after health authorities issued new alerts tied to a rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak situation

Health authorities confirm an Ebola outbreak in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo, after lab tests detected the virus in multiple samples, with dozens of deaths reported so far. "Rapid regional coordination is essential"

The White House restricts foreign entry to protect national security. Details and exceptions inside

Scientists have identified a new monkey species in the Congo rainforest, marking only the fifth such discovery in Africa in the past 75 years

U.S. citizens traveling in Central Africa are being urged to exercise heightened caution after health authorities issued new alerts tied to a rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak situation

Health authorities confirm an Ebola outbreak in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo, after lab tests detected the virus in multiple samples, with dozens of deaths reported so far. "Rapid regional coordination is essential"