African Union & Democratic Republic of the Congo

African Union: The African Union member states are committed to building faster, more coordinated, and country-led responses to public health threats, as reflected in the launch of the Joint Continental Incident Management Support Team (IMST).

Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is an at-risk country that will receive support from the Joint Continental Incident Management Support Team (IMST) to strengthen its response to the Ebola outbreak, having reported a significant number of cases and deaths.

African Union: The African Union has been petitioned by Ghana regarding the treatment of its citizens in South Africa, indicating the regional diplomatic implications of the xenophobic attacks.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Citizens from the Democratic Republic of the Congo sought protection in Durban due to the anti-immigrant tensions in South Africa.

African Union: The African Union organized a virtual summit where India announced its financial contribution to Ebola preparedness.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is identified as a source of the Ebola/Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak, leading to international concern and surveillance efforts.