Democratic Republic of the Congo

Maize (second), yams, rice (north) and cassava (south) are currently in growth stage under favourable conditions. In the south east, the last three dekads have been characterized by above average precipitation (Kwilo +55%, Kwango +62%) which is reflected on a healthy vegetation status. In Lualaba, the recent rainfall appears not to have compensate the lack of precipitation in the early stages of the season; here, 44% of the active crop area is seen in poor vegetation status. According to the IRC, the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC has already spread beyond Ituri province into North Kivu, South Kivu, and neighboring Uganda, with cases reported in major population centers including Goma and Kampala, significantly raising the risk of further regional transmission.