DRC Launches Second Phase of Mass Polio Vaccination Campaign Amid Ongoing Virus Transmission
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has embarked on the second phase of a mass polio vaccination drive, aiming to immunise over 10 million children […]
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Belgium moves toward trial of ex-diplomat over Lumumba assassination
Belgian prosecutors have announced plans to bring charges against 92-year-old former diplomat Etienne Davignon over his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Congolese independence […]
DRC has a new government
A new government team, made up of personalities all of whom support President Félix Tshisekedi, was unveiled on Monday, April 12 in the DRC. This […]
DRC: Main opposition platform has now to auto proclaimed “coordinators
Last elections were a mess within Lamuka, the main opposition platform. Two founding members now claim to be “coordinators. In coalition with President Félix Tshisekedi […]
DRC: A militia attack against Haut Katanga province caused fourteen deads
Lubumbashi experienced an incursion early on Saturday morning, September 26, by Bakata Katanga militiamen. The official report states that three elements of the forces of […]
Four traffickers arrested in Zimbabwe in possession of thirty-two chimpanzee specimens from southeastern DRC
Thirty-two live chimpanzee specimens from southeastern DRC were seized in Zimbabwe on Tuesday. They were headed to South Africa. According to the Congolese Environment Ministry, […]
AU calls for transparent elections in DRC
The African Union has called on the Democratic Republic of Congo to ensure peaceful, transparent and truly inclusive elections. The central Africa mineral-rich nation is […]
Exiled DRC tycoon to try entry via Zambia to contest key election
Exiled opposition leader and multimillionaire Moise Katumbi will not attempt to land in DR. Congo after his private jet has been barred from landing on […]
DR Congo’s PM to sign new mining code despite miners’ opposition
Democratic Republic of Congo Prime Minister will sign into law this Friday regulations to immediately implement a new mining code that will replace the previous […]
DRC’s self-exiled opposition leader to return home in June
Exiled Congolese opposition leader Moise Katumbi on Monday said he will return to the Democratic Republic of Congo by June to lodge his candidacy for […]