DR Congo Bans Mass Gatherings in Kinshasa Amid Ebola Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo has prohibited large public gatherings in its capital, Kinshasa, citing the need to contain the spread of Ebola. The ban comes as health authorities work to prevent a wider outbreak of the deadly virus in the densely populated city. However, the measure has drawn criticism from opposition figures, who allege the government is exploiting the health emergency for political purposes. They claim the restrictions are timed to suppress a planned protest against the authorities. The government has not publicly addressed the accusations of using the Ebola outbreak as a pretext to curb dissent.