The Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC has surpassed 6.000 confirmed cases and killed 2.911 people, making it the country’s largest outbreak on record and one of the fastest-growing Ebola epidemics ever recorded; over 1.360 people have recovered

Kinshasa International Film Festival, at its 13th edition, screened about 50 feature-length, medium-length, and short films from about ten countries; it was founded with the specific aim of letting Africans watch African films, tell their own stories

Ebola cases surpass 2.000, victims over 930 as more health workers begin strike in Ituri province over unpaid wages amid spreading outbreak and cultural opposition of some communities

Fans erupted in celebration after their DRC national team secured a historic place in the World Cup knockout stage with 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan; the Leopards will face England in the Round of 32, their first-ever appearance beyond the group stage