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 […]
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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 […]
Felix Tshisekedi signals openness to third term amid constitutional reform debate in DRC
President Felix Tshisekedi has said he is ready to seek a third term in office if the people of Democratic Republic of the Congo ask […]
ADF Militants Launch Deadly Assault Near Mambasa, Triggering Mass Panic
On the night of Sunday, 5 April 2026, suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants launched an attack near Mambasa town in eastern Democratic Republic of […]
DRC to Accept US-Deported Migrants Under New Trump Administration Deal
The Government of Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced an agreement with the United States to receive third-country nationals deported from the US, with […]
US and DRC Seal $1.2bn Health Accord Amid Aid Restructuring
Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United States have formalised a $1.2 billion health partnership aimed at strengthening disease control and healthcare financing over […]
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 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 […]
Tshisekedi Disputes M23 Withdrawal From Uvira as Regional Leaders Push Verification Mechanisms
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi said on Sunday, December 21 that M23 rebels have not withdrawn from the strategic border city of Uvira, contradicting claims by […]
Congo Accuses Rwanda of Breaching US-Brokered Peace Deal, as Regional Tensions Deepen
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwanda of breaching a US-brokered peace agreement signed in Washington, DC on 4 December 2025, […]