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In a statement on Tuesday, US senior advisor for Arab and African affairs, Massad Boulos commended both parties for taking what he described as a critical step toward a comprehensive peace accord.
According to an ICRC assessment conducted in September 2025, about 85 percent of the facilities in the region lack essential medicines, while nearly 40 percent have lost key health personnel. The absence of humanitarian funding and the insecurity caused by armed groups have crippled many hospitals and clinics, forcing patients to travel long and dangerous routes in search of treatment.
Since the outbreak began on September 4, the DR Congo health ministry has recorded 64 cases, comprising 53 confirmed and 11 probable infections. The outbreak has claimed 43 lives, with Bulape and Dikolo responsible for the majority of infections and deaths, accounting for more than three-quarters of all cases.
The charges concern accusations that Kabila has been supporting the M23, a rebel group who have wreaked devastation across the country's eastern region.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) noted that the outbreak, initially limited to two districts, has now expanded to four. More than 900 contacts have been identified and are being closely monitored by health teams.
The accidents occurred on Wednesday and Thursday at locations in the northwestern Equateur province, around 150 kilometers (93 miles) from each other.
The outbreak has affected Bulape and Mweka health zones in Kasai Province where health officials have been carrying out investigations.
The rebels said they would only return to the table if the government respected the terms of the agreement
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei clarified that Kenya was following the laid-down procedure in appointing diplomatic officers
In a statement dated August 16, Kinshasa said it was not consulted before the announcement, triggering a diplomatic dispute between the two countries
Idiofa administrator Adelard Kintolo confirmed the incident, acknowledging that the prison “no longer conformed to standards.”
The report claims these attacks led to the deaths of 169 and 319 civilians across several areas including Kanyakiri, Kigaligali, Dubai, Katanga, Lubumbashi, Kasave, Kakoro, and Busesa.