DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned mass gatherings in Kinshasa and three other provinces to prevent the spread of Ebola. Opposition leaders argue the ban is a political maneuver to suppress protests against a proposed law that could extend the president's term limits.
Why it matters
The intersection of public health measures and political suppression highlights ongoing tensions regarding democratic processes and government authority in the DRC.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Ebola has been confirmed in three provinces so far - Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu
The article presents both the government's health justification and the opposition's political criticism without taking a side.
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