Six species of the virus are known to cause disease in humans -- Zaire, Sudan, Bundibugyo, Reston, Tai Forest and Bombali.

At the crisis talks in Harare, SADC reaffirmed its support of the DRC "in its pursuit of safeguarding its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity," as the conflict threatens to spill over.

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to ...

Lauren Crosby Medlicott speaks to those inside Goma about dead bodies on the streets and overwhelmed hospitals ...

Rwandan President Paul Kagame warned that if South African wanted confrontation, his country would respond, and his comments ...

In an unprecedented escalation of tensions between South Africa and Rwanda, President Paul Kagame has responded to President ...

Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi ...

Rwanda President Paul Kagame has warned South Africa that although Rwanda prefers peace, it will, without doubt, respond to ...

Tensions between South Africa and Rwanda have escalated after Rwandan President Paul Kagame accused President Cyril Ramaphosa ...

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused South African President Cyril Ramaphosa of distorting facts and making deliberate ...

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused South African President Cyril Ramaphosa of distorting facts and making deliberate attacks.