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Kinshasa Tragedy: A fire at a wedding party in Lingwala, northern Kinshasa, killed at least 22 people and injured several others after flames trapped guests in narrow corridors; Lingwala mayor Norbert Mushinga said the toll could rise, while Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Jacquemin Shabani visited the scene and authorities launched an investigation into the unconfirmed cause, with safety norms and emergency exits flagged. Ebola Response: Tanzania delivered 52 tons of medicines and medical supplies worth about $88,000 to the DRC to support Ebola containment, as Kinshasa reports over 6,300 confirmed cases and more than 3,000 deaths; the aid includes protective gear for healthcare workers and equipment aimed at breaking transmission chains. Ebola Watch: Africa CDC warned it’s still too early to declare the outbreak under control, noting transmission remains active across many health zones even as case numbers show signs of stabilization.

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