Amnesty alleges killings and torture at M23-controlled mines in eastern DR Congo
Amnesty International on Monday, September 21, 2026, accused M23 rebels of committing abuses at mines in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that could amount to […]
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WHO reports ‘encouraging signs’ as DRC battles Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, that efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) […]
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 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 […]
Ebola Cases in Eastern DRC Rise to 782, Death Toll Reaches 181 Amid Containment Challenges
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reported a sharp rise in Ebola infections, with confirmed cases reaching 782 and deaths climbing to […]
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 […]
Burundi, UNHCR launch voluntary return programme for Congolese refugees amid funding shortfalls
The Government of Burundi, in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has announced a voluntary repatriation programme for thousands of refugees […]
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 […]
Rwandan-Backed M23 Offensive Drives Mass Displacement as Fighting Nears Uvira
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have advanced towards the outskirts of Uvira in South Kivu on Tuesday, December 9, deepening an already volatile security crisis in eastern […]
Renewed Clashes in South Kivu Undermine Momentum Ahead of Tshisekedi–Kagame Peace Talks
Armed confrontations intensified across South Kivu on Wednesday, 3 December, casting a long shadow over the anticipated peace accord to be signed in Washington between […]