Former South African President Nelson Mandela is the mediator. The World Health Organization confirms new cases of hemorrhagic fever in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization confirms eleven new cases of hemorrhagic fever in the Democratic Republic of Congo. All the cases were of the Marbug variety and were found in the town of Durba. More than 60 people died last year from Marbug fever in Durba.
Hemorrhagic fevers cause high temperatures and bleeding.
Democratic Republic of Congo rebels threaten to resume fighting against the regime of Kabila. Democratic Republic of Congo rebels have threatened to resume fighting against the regime of Kabila following what they describe as new government attacks. Ketumile Masire is optimistic about peace prospects in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Former Botswana President Ketumile Masire said he was optimistic about peace prospects in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He went to the Democratic Republic of Congo for a second visit following his appointment as the mediator of the conflict between Kabila's regime and the rebellion.