WHO reports ‘encouraging signs’ as DRC battles Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, that efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) […]
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DRC police disperse protests against proposed constitutional changes
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo fired tear gas and warning shots on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to disperse hundreds of protesters opposing proposed […]
US copper imports from DR Congo hit record 53,290 tonnes in July 2026
United States copper imports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached a record 53,290 tonnes in July 2026 as buyers sought cheaper supplies amid […]
DRC records nearly 30,000 malaria deaths in 2025
More than 26 million malaria infections were recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2025, with the disease claiming nearly 30,000 lives, according […]
Africa CDC urges swift action as DRC Ebola cases surpass 2,400
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for urgent international action to contain the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic […]
DRC opposition postpones Kinshasa protest after Tshisekedi backs national dialogue
The opposition coalition in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), C64, has postponed a planned demonstration in Kinshasa after President Félix Tshisekedi entrusted religious leaders […]
Violence Forces Evacuation of Ebola Response Workers in Eastern DRC
Humanitarian workers responding to the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were evacuated on Thursday from an Ebola treatment Centre in Ituri Province […]
Ebola response in DR Congo disrupted as treatment centre workers strike over unpaid wages
Dozens of health workers at an Ebola treatment Centre in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have gone on strike on Monday, July 13, over […]
CAF: Motsepe hails African World Cup surge as nine CAF teams reach knockout stage
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday, June 28, that sustained investment in youth development, coaching, professional leagues, and infrastructure across Africa has translated into […]
DRC and Rwanda Pledge Immediate De-escalation of Tensions in South Kivu
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to de-escalate tensions immediately in South Kivu province, following rising clashes between government forces and the […]