Tag Archives: Kinshasa

21May/26

Why Ebola Borders Must Stay Open

May 21, 2026HealthcareAnsuvimab, Biological agents, Bundibugyo, Bundibugyo ebolavirus, Congo, Ebola, Ebolavirus, Ituri, Kampala, Kinshasa, Monoclonal antibodies, Recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus vaccines, RVSV-ZEBOV vaccine, Tropical diseases, Uganda, West African Ebola virus epidemic, Zaire ebolavirusadmin

The 2026 Bundibugyo Ebolavirus Epidemic and Research Landscape

Thur, May 21 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The 2026 Global Health Emergency In May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of the Orthoebolavirus bundibugyoense (Bundibugyo virus) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The epidemic, which originated in the Ituri Province of the DRC and expanded into Kampala, Uganda, has exposed significant vulnerabilities in international disease surveillance and containment. The rapid spread of the virus has been exacerbated by a combination of cross-border dynamics, high-traffic mining operations, and regional humanitarian crises. Continue reading →

30Nov/23

History of Congolese Rumba

November 30, 2023MusicBrazzaville, Congo, Congolese rumba, Cuban rumba, Fally Ipupa, Franco Luambo Makiadi, Henri Bowane, Joseph Kabasele, Kenya, Kinshasa, Koffi Olomide, Le Grand Kallé, Music of Africa, Music of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Orchestre Watawa, Rumba, Son cubano, Soukous, Tabu Ley Rochereau, Tanzania, Wendo Kolosoy, Werrason, Zambiaadmin

Nov. 30, 2023 /Music/ — Congolese rumba, also known as Congolese soukous, is a genre of popular music that originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the early 20th century. It is a fusion of traditional African rhythms and melodies with influences from Cuban and Caribbean music. Rumba quickly became popular in the DRC and spread to other African countries, particularly Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia. In the 1960s, rumba gained international recognition and became popular in Europe and the Americas. Continue reading →

25Oct/23

Why is Koffi olomide Trending?

October 25, 2023MusicCongo, Kinshasa, Koffi Olomide, Mbaka people, Music of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ndombolo, Quartier Latin Internationaladmin

Koffi Olomide is a Congolese singer-songwriter, dancer, and record producer. He is one of the most popular and influential African musicians of his generation. His music combines elements of traditional Congolese music with modern pop and dance. He is known for his energetic live performances and his distinctive dance moves. Continue reading →