Madagascar — island sovereign state off the coast of Southeast Africa, in the Indian Ocean

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Friday, October 30, 2026

Madagascar

island sovereign state off the coast of Southeast Africa, in the Indian Ocean

In brief

In the DR Congo, AFC/M23 rebels operating in Goma and surrounding areas imposed one-month movement restrictions and routes on shared taxis and some boats to curb Ebola spread, citing concerns about government-infiltrated infections as cases of Bundibugyo Ebola rise to over 5,000 with thousands of deaths. Separately, Madagascar announced a 21-day entry ban and mandatory quarantine for foreign nationals from Ebola-affected countries, aiming to prevent the virus's introduction while monitoring travelers.

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