Sierra Leone enhances border surveillance after Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda
Freetown, May 18 (IANS) Sierra Leone has enhanced surveillance at entry points in response to Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, a senior health official said Monday. Foday Sahr, executive director of the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), told Xinhua that Sierra Leone has no confirmed or suspected Ebola […]
UN chief welcomes signing of peace deal between DR Congo, Rwanda
United Nations, Dec 6 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the official signing of a deal for peace and prosperity between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, his spokesperson said. The UN chief emphasised that the agreement represents a critical step towards restoring trust between the DRC and Rwanda and in advancing […]
African leaders call for peaceful solution to conflict in DR Congo
Dar Es Salaam, Feb 9 (IANS) Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and other African leaders reaffirmed their full support for seeking a lasting solution to the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Speaking at the opening session of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) […]
