African Union & Syrian Democratic Forces

African Union: The African Union, through its champion Cyril Ramaphosa, is advocating for a coordinated African response to the Ebola outbreak due to its potential regional spread.

Syrian Democratic Forces: The Syrian Democratic Forces, a rebel group allied with the Islamic State group, has carried out violent attacks in Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province, killing civilians and burning homes, further complicating Ebola containment efforts.

African Union: The African Union>>>'s health agency, Africa CDC, declared the Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security and warned that more African countries are at risk, leading to the postponement of the India-Africa Forum Summit.

Syrian Democratic Forces: The Syrian Democratic Forces, an armed group with ties to the Islamic State, has attacked civilians in Ituri, adding to the region's volatility and hindering Ebola response efforts.