Democratic Republic Of Congo

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Congo’s Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest in history

“At its current pace, it’s on track to eclipse the West African Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters on Wednesday.

13/08/2026

Health news

Ebola death toll in DR Congo outbreak rises to more than 2,000

The Ebola outbreak, which has hit the DRC's conflict-plagued eastern and northeastern regions, was declared on 15 May but is thought to have already been spreading for several weeks.

11/08/2026

Nature

Meet the Likweli: How a blurry photo led to a new monkey species

A blurry 2008 photograph led researchers on an 18-year search to confirm a new monkey species.

17/07/2026

Democratic Republic Of Congo

EU announces €5m boost to Ebola response in DRC

As Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo climb above 450 and fears grow of a wider regional outbreak, the European Union has announced an additional €5 million to strengthen testing and disease surveillance.

08/06/2026

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Ebola cases surge over 400 as fears grow over central Africa outbreak

Health officials have warned the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda could become one of the largest on record after confirmed cases jumped to 471, prompting a major international response.

06/06/2026

Health news

WHO chief visits Congo Ebola epicentre to urge community action

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Ituri on Saturday to back the response against a rare Ebola strain. With over 1,000 suspected cases and 246 deaths, Tedros emphasised the critical need for community work.

30/05/2026

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DR Congo steps up Ebola response as cases rise and EU aid arrives

The Democratic Republic of Congo has stepped up efforts to contain a worsening Ebola outbreak after health authorities confirmed a new case in Goma, a densely populated city in the country's east.

29/05/2026

Health news

IRC warns Ebola outbreak could become 'deadliest on record'

The International Rescue Committee said the outbreak was spreading faster than response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

27/05/2026

Health news

EU and UNICEF send 100 tonnes of aid to DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak

There are currently no vaccines or treatments available for the Bundibugyo virus. However, the EU is contributing €7.4 million to the development of vaccines and treatments with the WHO for a research and development plan, aimed at fast-tracking clinical trials.

26/05/2026

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Angry crowd sets fire to Ebola treatment center in Congo

Residents in eastern Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment center after authorities stopped them from retrieving the body of a suspected victim for burial, as anger and fear grow over the worsening outbreak. Aid workers fled the scene as flames engulfed the facility.

22/05/2026

Africanews

DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal faces skepticism as violence persists in Goma

On the frontline, both sides accuse each other of violating the cease-fire. The Congolese army says rebels reignited hostilities, while AFC-M23 counters that government forces bombed their positions

04/12/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

France puts former DRC rebel leader on trial over wartime atrocities

The landmark trial is only possible because of a French law which allows its courts to try suspected crimes against humanity that took place overseas.

12/11/2025

Health news

Congo sees 31 deaths from Ebola amid outbreak, WHO says

The latest figures show the casualty rate has nearly doubled since last week.

18/09/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

At least 193 people killed in two separate boat accidents in DR Congo

Boat accidents have become increasingly more frequent in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as many people opt for this more affordable mode of transportation. These wooden vessels are frequently overloaded and often not equipped with life jackets.

13/09/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

IS group-linked militants slaughter 60 people in eastern DR Congo

A local official says the Allied Democratic Force (ADF) targeted residents attending a burial in the country's North Kivu province.

09/09/2025

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Goma reburial held for beatified officer murdered for refusing bribe

The remains of a Congolese customs officer beatified by the Vatican for refusing a bribe were reburied on Tuesday in a cathedral in eastern Congo’s Goma.

09/07/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo and Rwanda set to sign US-brokered peace deal

The provisional agreement aimed at ending fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to be signed on 27 June.

19/06/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

M23 rebels accused of 'possible war crimes' in eastern DR Congo

The NGO made the claims against the Rwandan-backed group in a new report published on Tuesday.

27/05/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo votes to lift immunity of former President Joseph Kabila

Current leader Felix Tshisekedi accuses his predecessor of helping the M23 rebels in the war-torn east of the country, allegations Kabila denies.

23/05/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

At least 50 dead after boat catches fire in DRC, officials say

Boat accidents are common in the central African country, where late-night travels and overcrowded vessels are often blamed.

16/04/2025

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Flooding in Kinshasa leaves at least 33 dead and hundreds displaced

Heavy rains in Kinshasa caused the Ndjili River to overflow, killing 33 people and displacing hundreds as floodwaters damaged homes and key infrastructure.

08/04/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo rebel leader vows to fight on despite EU sanctions

Peace talks collapsed after the group withdrew over EU sanctions, with rebel leader Corneille Nangaa rejecting talks without rebels.

24/03/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

M23 rebels withdraw from DR Congo peace talks as EU imposes sanctions

A spokesperson said the militant group had pulled out from Tuesday’s peace talks in Angola in response to sanctions on several of its leaders.

18/03/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

M23 rebels to meet with Congolese government for peace talks next week

In January, the Rwanda-backed group captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich east, escalating tensions.

13/03/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

UN: M23 rebels abduct over 130 from hospitals in eastern DR Congo

The abductions come as the Rwanda-backed group continues its rapid military expansion in eastern DR Congo, seizing key cities and escalating one of the most intense conflicts in over a decade.

04/03/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Explosions rock meeting of M23 rebel leaders in DR Congo

The group, which has the backing of Rwanda, has recently captured the key cities of Goma and Bukavu in the east of the country.

27/02/2025