Behind the scenes: Covering Ebola in a war zone

CBS News' Debora Patta and her team went on assignment to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where danger lies behind the barrel of a militiaman's gun and in a deadly virus

• Jul 5, 2019

First Ebola death reported in Uganda as outbreak spreads

A 5-year-old boy vomiting blood became the first cross-border victim of Ebola in the second-deadliest outbreak in history

• Jun 12, 2019

Violence, mistrust hamper efforts to combat Ebola in war zone

Only 50% of those infected with the disease are seeking medical help, raising the risk of the outbreak spreading regionally, and even globally.

• May 24, 2019

Patients in Congo fear violence amid Ebola outbreak

Officials said hospitals are being targeted by armed militia groups

• May 22, 2019

Global Goalscast: Connecting peace and an end to hunger

People around the world are at risk of starvation, but in many cases the issue doesn't stem from a lack of food

• May 20, 2019

Orphaned gorillas strike a pose in selfie with park ranger

Ranger Mathieu Shamavu took the picture with the endangered apes who appeared to be posing

• Apr 22, 2019

Congo opposition leader declared winner in long-delayed election

On Wednesday, anti-riot police were deployed in the capital, Kinshasa, amid fears that a disputed result could trigger violence

• Jan 9, 2019

U.S. sends troops in response to possible "violent" protests in Congo

"These deployed personnel will remain in the region until the security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo becomes such that their presence is no longer needed"

• Jan 5, 2019

Doctor possibly exposed to Ebola brought to U.S. for treatment

The doctor had been providing medical assistance in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where over 300 people have died in the latest Ebola outbreak

• Dec 29, 2018

U.S. warns of "credible" terrorist threat in Congo

Embassy asks Americans living throughout the country to "maintain a heightened level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness"

• Nov 24, 2018

Truck fire leaves 50 dead, 100 burned

The accident occurred overnight in the village of Mbuba, not far from Kisantu city

• Oct 6, 2018

Ebola spreads to conflict zone in scenario health officials have been "dreading"

"We are at quite a pivotal moment in this outbreak... We are truly at the crossroads," official says

• Aug 24, 2018

New Ebola cases prompt fears virus is spreading

The report of an Ebola case in the city of Mbandaka, along the heavily traveled Congo River that leads to the capital city of Kinshasa

• May 17, 2018

Tourists reportedly kidnapped in renowned haven for gorillas

Sources tell AFP and Voice of America that tourist convoy came under attack at Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo

• May 11, 2018

The toll of the cobalt mining industry

What exactly is cobalt, and what are the health risks for those who work in the Democratic Republic of Congo's cobalt mining industry?

• Mar 6, 2018

Finding alternatives to kids mining cobalt in wake of investigation

Foreign affairs columnist Bobby Ghosh describes how some companies are finding ways to decrease child labor

• Mar 5, 2018

Baby chimp bonds with pilot on rescue flight

Mussa got to play co-pilot as Anthony Caere flew him to safety from poachers in the Congo

• Mar 1, 2018

Dozens of U.N. peacekeepers killed, wounded in attack

Peacekeeping mission in DRC is largest, most expensive in world; aimed at calming armed groups in vast, mineral-rich nation

• Dec 8, 2017

Congo announces suspected Ebola cases, deaths

World Health Organization says officials informed them of single confirmed case of deadly virus this week

• May 13, 2017

African yellow fever epidemic could go global, experts warn

As the global vaccine stockpile wanes, fears are growing that the virus could spread internationally

• Aug 16, 2016

Harambe's death spotlights "bigger picture" for gorillas

"We could end up in a world without gorillas," one conservationist warned

• Jun 2, 2016