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Democratic Republic of Congo

British  

noun

  1. See Congo

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The recommendation came as the number of confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo went past the 4,000 mark, now standing at 4,053, including 1,850 fatalities.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

The Bundibugyo variant has infected 3,875 people and killed 1,751 in its first 10 weeks, mostly in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

"Uganda cannot win against Ebola if the Democratic Republic of Congo fails."

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Other deportees were sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, or dropped off in war-torn South Sudan.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo had issued no word on when—or if—he would be released.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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