Congo politician beaten to death after urging Ebola prevention on radio, party says

A senior member of Congo's ruling party was beaten to death after taking part in a radio programme to ​raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, a party representative ‌said on Monday. The incident happened on Sunday in Butembo, North Kivu province, which has recently become a hotspot in the ongoing Ebola outbreak. Marie-Celestin Karondwa, acting ​president of the UDPS party's federal executive committee in ​Butembo and a party spokesperson, was attacked by residents ⁠of his neighbourhood after appearing on a radio show during ​which he promoted Ebola prevention measures, the UDPS federation in Butembo ​said in a statement. The party...