# For Rebels in Congo, Ebola Could Help Strengthen Their Rule

- Published: 2026-07-08T15:16:18Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T18:58:30Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/08/world/africa/ebola-congo-m23-rebels.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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A violent militia that controls large swaths of Congolese territory in the east may use the virus to try to bolster its authority.

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