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capital and the largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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science May 21, 2026, 12:29 PM
Congo cancels World Cup preparations due to Ebola outbreak - The Congolese soccer team had to cancel their World Cup preparation events in Kinshasa due to an Ebola outbreak.
- Travel restrictions imposed by the CDC affected the team's ability to enter the U.S., necessitating a relocation to Belgium for training.
- The team, which will be based in Texas for the World Cup, is working closely with local health authorities to ensure safety.
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politics Dec 29, 2025, 12:14 PM
UK enforces visa restrictions on Congolese citizens over migrant repatriation failures - The UK has introduced visa restrictions for citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to their lack of cooperation in repatriating undocumented migrants.
- Angola and Namibia have improved their procedures and therefore avoided similar restrictions, while DR Congo has not changed its stance.
- These measures mark a significant shift in the UK's approach to illegal immigration and enforcement of deportation laws.
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