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DRC politician beaten to death after Ebola radio awareness campaign

Marie-Celestin Karondwa, a senior member of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's ruling party, was beaten to death on 27 September 2026 after appearing on radio to promote Ebola prevention measures, according to party officials.

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DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak

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Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked on Sunday after promoting measures to prevent spread of disease, his party says A senior member of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s ruling party was beaten to death on Sunday after appearing on a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, a party representative has said. Marie-Celestin Karondwa, the acting president of the Union for Demo