DRC: More Than 100 Artisanal Miners Killed in Landslide at a Coltan Site
More than 100 people have been killed following a landslide at a coltan mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local media […]
Democratic Republic of Congo
ADF Attack in Eastern DR Congo Leaves 21 Dead as Insecurity Deepens
At least 21 people were killed in an attack attributed to Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, an official confirmed […]
South Africa to end 27-year UN peacekeeping deployment in DR Congo by 2026
South Africa has announced plans to withdraw its troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), bringing to a […]
DRC Agrees to Accept Return of Its Irregular Migrants From the UK After Diplomatic Pressure
On 8 February 2026, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has agreed to take back its citizens in irregular status who are being deported from the United […]
DRC: AFC/M23 Claims Responsibility for Kisangani Airport Attack Amid Fragile Ceasefire Efforts
The Congo River Alliance (AFC), a rebel coalition that includes the M23, has claimed responsibility for last week’s attack on Kisangani Bangoka International Airport in […]
African Delegations Gather in Washington for Critical Minerals Summit
On 4 February 2026, Washington welcomed around forty delegations from Africa and beyond for a Summit on critical minerals, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State […]
Angola and DRC Leaders Confer on Peace Initiatives Amid Ongoing Eastern Conflict
President João Lourenço of Angola, who also serves as current Chairperson of the African Union (AU), held on Monday a high‑level meeting in Luanda with […]
DRC alleges Rwanda-backed M23 offensive killed 1,500 civilians since December
The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwanda of killing more than 1,500 civilians in eastern DRC since early December, following a renewed offensive by […]
Teachers Among Dozens Feared Dead After River Tragedy in Western DR Congo
At least 30 people, the majority of them teachers, have been confirmed dead following the capsizing of a passenger boat on the Kwango River in […]
Rwanda Accuses Congo and Burundi of Breaching Washington-Backed Ceasefire
Rwanda has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Burundian Army of violating the ceasefire established under the Washington peace agreement, escalating tensions despite […]