DRC bans copper and cobalt concentrate exports to boost local processing
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrates as part of a major policy shift aimed at promoting […]
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DRC: Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 3,000 Confirmed Cases with Over 1,300 Deaths
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recorded more than 3,000 confirmed Ebola cases in the latest outbreak, with health authorities reporting this week-end 3,075 […]
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 […]
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 […]
G7 Pledges Coordinated Action Against Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda
Leaders of the G7 nations have called for a strong and coordinated international response to the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]
DRC Senate approves referendum bill amid tensions over possible Constitutional revision
The Senate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has adopted a bill setting out the framework for a constitutional referendum, marking a significant step […]
DRC Ebola Death Toll Exceeds 100 as Outbreak Continues to Spread
The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 101, according to the country’s Health Ministry. Health […]