Democratic Republic Of Congo

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Rwanda-backed rebels force 110,000 from camps in eastern DR Congo

The rebels, who captured the region's largest city of Goma, issued a 72-hour ultimatum for displaced people to return to their villages.

12/02/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Rebels move deeper into eastern DR Congo as UN says hundreds killed

Rwanda-backed rebels are quickly expanding their presence in eastern DR Congo after capturing Goma, the region's major city, the U.N. said on Friday.

01/02/2025

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Bodies recovered in Goma as M23 rebels take control

Goma's streets saw bodies recovered as M23 rebels urged normalcy. President Tshisekedi promised a strong response. M23 forces advanced toward South Kivu.

30/01/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

M23 rebels force Romanian mercenaries to retreat to Rwanda

The Romanian soldiers were contracted by the Democratic Republic of Congo in a bid to stop the rebel advance.

29/01/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo foreign minister calls for UN action as rebels take over Goma

Thousands of residents who fled following a major escalation of the decades-long conflict arrived at the Rwandan border, as M23 rebels consolidate control of the city of Goma.

29/01/2025

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Protests against M23 rebels offensive in DR Congo

According to the UN and the army, 17 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers were killed in the fighting.

29/01/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Protesters attack foreign embassies in DR Congo over M23 rebel advance

Dozens of protesters in Kinshasa attacked foreign embassies, demanding action against M23 rebels in the country's east. Police used teargas to disperse them.

28/01/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Thousands flee as rebels enter the outskirts of the city of Goma

M23 rebels and allied Rwandan forces entered the outskirts of Goma on Sunday and the airport in the key eastern city was no longer in use, the top U.N. official in Dr Congo said.

26/01/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Hundreds injured as M23 rebels advance on eastern DR Congo’s main city

M23 has made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, encircling Goma, which has around two million people and is a regional hub for security and humanitarian efforts.

25/01/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Dozens dead after overloaded ferry capsizes on river in DR Congo

A ferry overloaded with people returning home for Christmas capsized on Busira river in the north-east, killing at least 38 people.

22/12/2024

Health news

DRC mystery outbreak could be more than malaria, officials say

Haemorrhagic fever isn’t typically associated with parasite-caused malaria, meaning the outbreak may be caused by more than severe malaria, authorities said.

20/12/2024

Democratic Republic Of Congo

At least 25 people dead after boat capsizes in DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s reliance on river transport has grown as security issues and poor infrastructure make road travel increasingly unsafe.

18/12/2024

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DR Congo files criminal complaint against Apple over conflict minerals

The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the allegations after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium.

18/12/2024

Health news

'The mystery has finally been solved': Unknown DRC disease identified

While local health officials said severe malaria is the culprit, the WHO said testing is still ongoing to confirm the cause of the outbreak.

18/12/2024

Health news

Mystery disease in DRC still undiagnosed despite some clues, WHO says

A lack of local lab testing, limited infrastructure, and threats from armed groups are slowing down the public health response.

09/12/2024

Health news

What we know about the mystery disease killing dozens in the Congo

Health officials are racing to determine the nature of the disease, which has sickened hundreds of people in recent weeks.

05/12/2024

Health news

Unknown disease in DRC leaves dozens dead, officials say

Officials said there was an unknown disease that left dozens dead in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

03/12/2024

Health news

Congo mpox cases appear to stabilise but vaccines still needed

The number of mpox cases in Congo may be stabilising but there is more the need for more vaccines remains.

04/11/2024

Health news

Why the Democratic Republic of the Congo is struggling to contain mpox

The most impacted country due to mpox is struggling to contain it. Here's a look at why that's the case.

20/09/2024

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Briton and Belgian amongst 37 people sentenced to death in DR Congo

A military court in DR Congo handed down death sentences on Friday to 37 people after convicting them on charges of participating in a coup attempt.

14/09/2024

Health news

EU-donated mpox vaccines arrive in Kinshasa

The 100,000 doses of the MVA-BN vaccine, manufactured by the Danish company Bavarian Nordic, have been donated through HERA, the EU's agency for health emergencies.

05/09/2024

Health news

DRC hopes to receive mpox vaccines to address health emergency

Most of the mpox cases and deaths have been in Congo, with a new strain that is likely more transmissible spreading there.

20/08/2024

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WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency

The WHO and Africa CDC declared emergencies over the mpox outbreak, as European authorities plan to send more than 175,000 vaccines to the region.

14/08/2024

Health news

New mpox strain could become global health threat, experts warn

Lack of access to vaccines, stigma, and a fast-moving new variant have hindered the DRC’s mpox response.

03/07/2024

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Dozens sead in DR Congo after IS extremist attack

In North Kivu, eastern DR Congo, Red Cross volunteers search for bodies after militants allied with the so-called Islamic State group killed at least 41 people in Masala, Mahihi, and Keme villages last week.

11/06/2024

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo foiled

Congo's army thwarted a coup attempt in Kinshasa, arresting several perpetrators including foreigners, amid political unrest within President Tshisekedi's ruling party and escalating opposition threats.

19/05/2024