DRC Elected to UN Human Rights Council amid controversy
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was officially elected to the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday, alongside Benin, Gambia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, representing […]
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UN Honors DR Congo Mission’s Justice Officer with Trailblazer Award
Established in 2022, the award celebrates the extraordinary achievements of female justice and corrections officers from Member States globally, who defy gender norms and surmount […]
Bombings Claim Lives of 12, Including Children, in Congo
Bombings targeting two displacement camps in eastern Congo have resulted in the deaths of at least 12 individuals, including children, according to the United Nations […]
Soldiers from Tanzania Fatally Struck in Missile Attack in DRC
A mortar assault in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern region resulted in the deaths of three soldiers from a military force representing southern Africa. […]
Congo Reinstates Death Penalty After Over 20 Years Amid Militant Struggle
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has ended a moratorium on the death penalty to address violence and militant activity, as announced by the justice ministry […]
USAID declares collaboration to enhance the market for domestically cultivated rice in Eastern DRC
The United States Government (USG), via the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced a partnership with La Différence, a private firm in […]
Ugandan soldiers leave East African force in DRC
Ugandan soldiers have left the East African force deployed in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Ugandan army announced on Wednesday […]
Washington calls on Rwanda and DRC to de-escalate
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda to de-escalate after an upsurge […]
South Sudanese troops join forces in Eastern DRC
At least 45 soldiers landed in the city of Goma on Sunday, 2nd April. More contingents are expected to arrive. South Sudanese soldiers are part […]
Ceasefire in East DRC fails to prevent clashes between army and M23 rebels
After several days of relative calm, fighting erupted between Congolese army and M23 rebels when they clashed on two fronts in the flashpoint province of […]