South Africa & Islamic State

South Africa: South Africa has pledged $2.5 million to support the Ebola response, contributing to international efforts to contain the outbreak.

Islamic State: Islamic State-backed militants contribute to the violence and insecurity in Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province, further complicating the Ebola response by disrupting health facilities and displacing populations.

South Africa: South Africa, through its epidemiologists, is observing the Ebola outbreak and providing expert commentary on its rapid spread and challenges.

Islamic State: Militants linked to the Islamic State group have carried out attacks in Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province, further complicating Ebola response efforts and displacing large populations.

South Africa: South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, is the African Union Champion for Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention and Response and was consulted on the PHECS declaration.

Islamic State: Militants linked to the Islamic State have conducted attacks in Ituri, exacerbating the security crisis and impeding humanitarian aid for the Ebola response.

South Africa: President Ramaphosa visited DRC; urged no travel bans.

Islamic State: Linked to ADF; indirect role via insecurity.

Islamic State: The Islamic State group is mentioned as having links to some rebel and militant groups in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, contributing to the conflict that complicates Ebola response efforts.