Esdras Tsongo

Esdras Tsongo is a reporter based in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. He graduated in communication science from the University of Bujumbura. His focus is on the humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC, as well as lifestyle stories about Congolese society. He is a founding member of Congo Check, the first publication focused on fact-checking information in DRC.

Latest Articles

The 'Ebola hunter': A man who spent over 4 decades battling one virus

about 4 years ago // Ebola

Dr. Jean-Jacques Muyembe was the first virologist to encounter the Ebola virus in 1976. Since then he has dedicated himself to finding a treatment for the deadly virus.

The double burden of coronavirus and Ebola in eastern DRC

over 5 years ago // COVID-19

COVID-19 comes to complicate an already difficult situation, as the region struggles from both armed conflict and an Ebola outbreak that has lasted nearly two years and infected thousands.

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