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One photo shows the human and environmental dimensions of artisanal mining in Congo

IGA-BARRIÈRE, Congo (AP) — Dieudonne Dirole is based in eastern Congo, where he started working for The Associated Press this year as the region recorded an Ebola outbreak that is spreading at unprecedented speed with no sign of slowing.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET · First coverage Aug 21, 2026 at 7:29 AM ET

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One photo shows the human and environmental dimensions of artisanal mining in Congo

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