Trending Now - Trump's World Cup Official Mandates Congo Team to Quarantine Amid Ebola Surge

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - Trump is the World Cup chief overseeing the Congo team's preparations.

The Guardian - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is the WHO director-general.

The Guardian - Dr. Anne Ancia is the WHO’s representative in the DRC.

The Guardian - Dr. Amadou Bocoum is the country director for Care International in the DRC.

The Guardian - Julie Drouet is the country director for Action Against Hunger.

WHAT:

The Guardian - The outbreak has resulted in over 130 deaths, with the number of suspected cases now at 750 and suspected deaths at 177, up from 246 cases and 65 deaths reported a week earlier.

The Guardian - An Ebola treatment centre was attacked in Rwampara, Ituri province, as medics attempted to set it up.

The Guardian - The treatment centre that was attacked was designed to separate Ebola patients from others being treated in the same hospital.

The Guardian - Dr. Anne Ancia stated that the incident in Rwampara would “significantly jeopardise” the response operation there.

Daily Mail Sports - The Congo team has been ordered to isolate in an Ebola "bubble" before traveling to the United States amid the outbreak.

The Guardian - The outbreak has resulted in 82 confirmed cases and 7 confirmed deaths, with the WHO stating that the outbreak is believed to be “much larger” than the reported figures.

Yahoo - The Congo government has temporarily banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people to curb the outbreak.

Yahoo - The U.S. has pledged an additional $60 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund to accelerate the response in Congo and the region.

Yahoo - The U.S. has pledged $23 million in funding to bolster the response in Congo and Uganda, including the establishment of up to 50 Ebola treatment clinics.

Daily Mail Sports - The Congo team was recently forced to cancel a pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa due to the Ebola outbreak.

The Guardian - The outbreak has resulted in over 130 deaths, with the number of suspected cases now at 750 and suspected deaths at 177, up from 246 cases and 65 deaths reported a week earlier.

Yahoo - The outbreak is believed to be “much larger” than the reported figures, with 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths.

Yahoo - The U.S. has pledged an additional $60 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund to accelerate the response in Congo and the region.

Yahoo - The U.S. has pledged $23 million in funding to bolster the response in Congo and Uganda, including the establishment of up to 50 Ebola treatment clinics.

NBC News - A healthcare worker was one of the first cases of Ebola reported in the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Yahoo - The outbreak has resulted in over 130 deaths, with the number of suspected cases now at 750 and suspected deaths at 177.

BBC - The Congo team is scheduled to play friendlies against Denmark on 3 June in Belgium and Chile on 9 June in Spain, with their World Cup opening game against Portugal on 17 June.

Daily Mail Sports - The Congo team was forced to cancel a pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa due to the Ebola outbreak.

The Guardian - The outbreak has resulted in 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths, up from 246 cases and 65 deaths reported a week earlier.

Yahoo - The outbreak is believed to be “much larger” than the reported figures, with 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths.

Yahoo - The U.S. has pledged an additional $60 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund to accelerate the response in Congo and the region.

Yahoo - The U.S. has pledged $23 million in funding to bolster the response in Congo and Uganda, including the establishment of up to 50 Ebola treatment clinics.

AP - The outbreak now poses a “very high" risk for Congo, with 82 confirmed cases and 7 confirmed deaths.

AP - The outbreak is believed to be “much larger” than the reported figures, with 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths.

AP - The Congo government has temporarily banned wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people to curb the outbreak.

AP - The U.S. has pledged an additional $60 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund to accelerate the response in Congo and the region.

AP - The U.S. has pledged $23 million in funding to bolster the response in Congo and Uganda, including the establishment of up to 50 Ebola treatment clinics.

Yahoo - The outbreak is believed to be “much larger” than the reported figures, with 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths, as confirmed by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Yahoo - The U.S. has pledged an additional $60 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund to accelerate the response in Congo and the region.

Yahoo - The Congo government has temporarily banned wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people to curb the outbreak.

AP - Authorities in northeastern Congo banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people in an effort to curb the Ebola outbreak.

AP - The outbreak now poses a “very high" risk for Congo, with 82 confirmed cases and 7 confirmed deaths.

AP - The outbreak is believed to be “much larger” than the reported figures, with 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths.

AP - The U.S. has pledged $23 million in funding to bolster the response in Congo and Uganda, including the establishment of up to 50 Ebola treatment clinics.

Daily Mail Sports - The Congo team was forced to cancel a pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa due to the Ebola outbreak.

The Guardian - The WHO has revised its threat assessment to indicate a “very high” risk to the DRC due to the rapid spread of the outbreak.

The Guardian - The number of suspected Ebola cases has risen to almost 750, with 177 suspected deaths, up from 246 cases and 65 deaths reported a week earlier.

The Guardian - An attack occurred on Thursday when tents and medical supplies outside a hospital in Rwampara were set on fire as medics attempted to set up an Ebola treatment centre.

Daily Mail Sports - The Congo team has been ordered to isolate in an Ebola "bubble" before traveling to the United States.

The Guardian - The WHO reported almost 750 suspected Ebola cases and 177 suspected deaths in the DRC.

The Guardian - The number of suspected Ebola cases tripled in a week, rising from 246 cases and 65 deaths.

The Guardian - An Ebola treatment centre was attacked in Rwampara, Ituri province, as medics attempted to set it up.

WHERE:

The Guardian - The outbreak has been reported in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, where the M23 rebel group controls key cities.

Yahoo - The outbreak has been reported in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, where the M23 rebel group controls many key cities, including Goma and Bukavu.

AP - The outbreak has been reported in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, where the M23 rebel group controls key cities.

Yahoo - The outbreak has been reported in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, where the M23 rebel group controls many key cities, including Goma and Bukavu.

AP - The outbreak has been reported in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, where the M23 rebel group controls key cities.

Daily Mail Sports - The Congo team is based in Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Guardian - The outbreak is primarily in Ituri province, DRC, with some cases reported in Uganda.

WHEN:

The Guardian - The WHO revised its threat assessment on a Friday, indicating a recent escalation in the outbreak.

WHY:

The Guardian - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that “significant distrust of outside authorities among the local population” was causing issues for the response to the outbreak.

The Guardian - Significant distrust of outside authorities among the local population is complicating the response to the outbreak.

Yahoo - Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner stated, “We are trying to catch up,” emphasizing the urgency of the situation as the outbreak spreads.

Yahoo - The provincial government stated that the illness in rebel-held areas is alarming because the M23 group is “thoroughly ill equipped" to fight the disease.

Yahoo - Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner stated, “We are trying to catch up,” emphasizing the urgency of the situation as the outbreak spreads.

The Guardian - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that “significant distrust of outside authorities among the local population” was causing issues for the response to the outbreak.

Yahoo - Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner stated, “We are trying to catch up,” emphasizing the urgency of the situation as the outbreak spreads.

The Guardian - Dr. Anne Ancia stated that the incident in Rwampara would “significantly jeopardise” the response operation there.

The Guardian - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that “significant distrust of outside authorities among the local population” was causing issues for the response to the outbreak.

AP - Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner stated, “It is a race against the clock,” highlighting the urgency of the situation as the outbreak spreads.

Yahoo - Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner stated, “It is a race against the clock,” highlighting the urgency of the situation as the outbreak spreads.

AP - The provincial government stated that the illness in rebel-held areas is alarming because the M23 group is “thoroughly ill equipped" to fight the disease.

The Guardian - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that “building trust in the affected communities is critical to a successful response, and is one of our highest priorities.”

The Guardian - The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which no vaccines or treatments exist.

The Guardian - Significant distrust of outside authorities among the local population is complicating the response to the outbreak.

HOW:

The Guardian - The WHO is working to establish trials for an antiviral drug, obeldesivir, in the affected areas, which may help prevent contacts of Bundibugyo cases from developing the disease.

Yahoo - The WHO is working to establish trials for an antiviral drug, obeldesivir, in the affected areas, which may help prevent contacts of Bundibugyo cases from developing the disease.

The Guardian - The WHO is working to establish trials for an antiviral drug, obeldesivir, in the affected areas, which may help prevent contacts of Bundibugyo cases from developing the disease.

The Guardian - The WHO is working to establish trials for an antiviral drug, obeldesivir, in the affected areas.

The Guardian - The treatment centre was designed to separate Ebola patients from others in the hospital.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 19:16 UTC)

The outbreak has resulted in over 130 deaths, with the number of suspected cases now at 750 and suspected deaths rising to 177, a significant increase from the previous week. In a troubling development, an Ebola treatment center in Rwampara, Ituri province, was attacked as medics were trying to set it up, which Dr. Anne Ancia warns could “significantly jeopardise” the response efforts in the area. Meanwhile, the WHO is working to establish trials for an antiviral drug called obeldesivir in the affected regions, which may help prevent contacts of Bundibugyo cases from developing the disease.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 17:17 UTC)

The Congo team has been ordered to isolate in an Ebola "bubble" before traveling to the United States as the country grapples with an outbreak that has led to 82 confirmed cases and 7 deaths, with the World Health Organization warning that the situation may be much larger than reported. In response, the U.S. has pledged an additional $60 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund to help accelerate efforts in Congo and the region, along with $23 million to establish up to 50 Ebola treatment clinics in Congo and Uganda. The urgency of the situation is underscored by Congo's Foreign Minister, who noted the alarming spread of the illness, particularly in rebel-held areas where the M23 group lacks the resources to combat the disease effectively.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 15:17 UTC)

The Congo national soccer team has been forced to cancel its pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa due to a serious Ebola outbreak that has resulted in over 130 deaths and 750 suspected cases. The U.S. has stepped up its support by pledging an additional $60 million to accelerate the response in Congo and the surrounding region, which includes funding for up to 50 Ebola treatment clinics. Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner has expressed the urgency of the situation, while Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has noted that significant distrust of outside authorities among the local population is complicating efforts to control the outbreak.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 13:20 UTC)

A healthcare worker has been identified as one of the first cases in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has tragically led to over 130 deaths and a rising number of suspected cases now totaling 750. Congo's Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner highlighted the urgency of the situation, stating, “We are trying to catch up,” as the outbreak continues to spread. Meanwhile, the Congo national football team is set to play friendly matches against Denmark on June 3 in Belgium and Chile on June 9 in Spain, before their World Cup opener against Portugal on June 17.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 09:28 UTC)

The Congo national team has had to cancel its pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa due to a serious Ebola outbreak, which has now resulted in 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths, a significant increase from the previous week. The U.S. is stepping up its efforts by pledging an additional $60 million to enhance the response in Congo and the surrounding region, alongside $23 million aimed at establishing up to 50 Ebola treatment clinics in Congo and Uganda. Health officials are expressing concerns that distrust of outside authorities among the local population is complicating the response to the outbreak, which is primarily affecting the North Kivu and South Kivu provinces.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 07:44 UTC)

The outbreak in Congo is now classified as posing a “very high” risk, with 82 confirmed cases and 7 confirmed deaths, while officials believe the situation is much larger, reporting 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths. In response to the crisis, the Congo government has temporarily banned wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people, and the U.S. has pledged an additional $60 million to accelerate the response in the region, including $23 million specifically for Congo and Uganda to establish up to 50 Ebola treatment clinics. Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “It is a race against the clock,” as the outbreak continues to spread in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, areas controlled by the M23 rebel group.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 04:13 UTC)

The World Health Organization has reported that the outbreak in Congo is believed to be much larger than initially thought, with 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths. In response to the crisis, the U.S. has pledged an additional $60 million to support efforts in the region, while the Congo government has temporarily banned wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people to help curb the spread. As the situation escalates, Congo's Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner emphasized the urgency, stating, “It is a race against the clock,” as the WHO works to establish trials for an antiviral drug that could aid in controlling the outbreak.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 23:18 UTC)

Authorities in northeastern Congo have banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people to combat a serious Ebola outbreak, which now poses a “very high" risk with 82 confirmed cases and 7 confirmed deaths. The situation is believed to be even more severe, with 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths reported, particularly alarming in areas controlled by the M23 rebel group, which is not equipped to handle such a health crisis. In response, the U.S. has pledged $23 million to support efforts in Congo and Uganda, including the establishment of up to 50 Ebola treatment clinics.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 21:21 UTC)

The Congo team has canceled its pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa due to a serious Ebola outbreak, with the World Health Organization now assessing the risk in the DRC as "very high." The number of suspected Ebola cases has surged to nearly 750, with 177 suspected deaths reported, marking a significant increase from the previous week. In response to the crisis, the WHO is working to establish trials for an antiviral drug called obeldesivir in the affected areas, while Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasizes the importance of building trust within the communities to ensure an effective response.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 19:28 UTC)

President Trump is currently overseeing the Congo team's preparations for the World Cup, as they have been ordered to isolate in an Ebola "bubble" before their upcoming travel to the United States. The World Health Organization has reported a concerning rise in suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with numbers tripling in just one week, and the outbreak is primarily affecting Ituri province. In response to the crisis, the WHO is working to establish trials for an antiviral drug called obeldesivir, while local distrust of outside authorities continues to complicate efforts to manage the situation.