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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to North Ubangi, the eighth affected province. Two health officials confirmed two cases in the region, which borders the Central African Republic.
Kenya has confirmed a second Ebola case involving a close relative of the first patient. The 39-year-old man was already in quarantine when he developed symptoms, with health officials stating there is no evidence of wider community spread.
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The World Bank has announced $93 million in new funding for the Ebola response in Africa, while Canada has committed C$80 million to support efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy is being treated at Walter Reed after being shot three times in a deadly ambush in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The attack, which left about 20 people dead or wounded, targeted personnel from private security firm Vectus Global.
