Africanews · 2026-08-22

Ebola gathering ban stalls cultural revival in eastern Congo’s Goma

When Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took over the city in 2025, leaving hundreds dead in fighting, Goma's cultural scene took a hit. Festivals slowly returned, but now an Ebola outbreak has forced another shutdown

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