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Encouraging signs in DR Congo Ebola fight

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

In tonight's edition, signs of a welcome slowdown in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak.

Also, about 20,000 Ethiopian university students in the northern region of Tigray will be relocated to other campuses across the country.

Key facts

  • Also, about 20,000 Ethiopian university students in the northern region of Tigray will be relocated to other campuses across the country.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:42:27 UTC.

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Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24