ANALYSIS
China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow
Beijing is drawing on vast reserves and seeking alternative crude as shipping disruption continues.
![A drone view of workers at the Ceca-20 cemetery, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, in Mungwalu, Djugu Territory of Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo [File: Gradel Muyisa Mumbere TPX/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/reuters_6a9838da-1788360922.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Ebola risk for World Cup is ‘extremely low’, but US is ready, experts say
US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness for Ebola, but some experts warn of public health system strains.
DRC suggests behind-closed-doors World Cup warm-up to offset Ebola threat
Mayor of Spain’s La Linea de la Concepcion bans friendly between DR Congo and Chile due to health concerns.
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Women bear the brunt of DRC’s Ebola outbreak
Women bear the brunt of DRC’s Ebola outbreak.
Published On 30 May 2026
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Violence and overcrowding hampers Ebola response in DRC
Violence and overcrowding hampers Ebola response in DRC.
Published On 23 May 2026
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DRC protest in support of US sanctions against former president
DRC protest in support of US sanctions against former president
Published On 5 May 2026
‘We can’t go out’: Migrants hide as Mauritania presses deportation campaign
Following an EU deal, Mauritanian authorities have rounded up and deported thousands of people to Mali and Senegal.
![Mohamed, who doesn't want to be fully identified, says he was arrested and paid a bribe despite being processed as an asylum seeker [Shola Lawal/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/P1040322-1776725505-1-1777401147.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Congo’s Sassou Nguesso sworn in for fifth term
Denis Sassou Nguesso has been sworn in for a fifth term as president of the Republic of Congo.
Published On 17 Apr 2026
Congolese President Sassou Nguesso wins fifth term: Provisional results
Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso’s election success will extend his nearly 42 years in power.
Republic of Congo votes in polls that could extend Nguesso’s 42-year rule
Incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, is running for fifth term in polls boycotted by major political parties.
EXPLAINER
Republic of Congo election: Who is running and what’s at stake?
Analysts say Congo Brazzaville’s election are a mere formality as President Sassou Nguesso is set to extend his rule.
![Supporters of outgoing President Denis Sassou Nguesso, who is running for re-election, take part in a campaign rally before the March 15 presidential election, in Brazzaville, Congo Republic, March 7, 2026 [Roch Bouka/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-03-13T082734Z_191928901_RC2OZJA3M43Z_RTRMADP_3_CONGOREPUBLIC-ELECTION-PREVIEW-1773409672.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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