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DRC, FDLR accused of trying to circumvent Washington peace agreement
11 hours agoPolitics
DRC, FDLR accused of trying to circumvent Washington peace agreement

As efforts to dismantle the FDLR, the militia group founded by individuals responsible for the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, remain largely unimplemented, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the group have launched a new initiative that critics say seeks to alter the implementation of the Washington Peace Agreement.

DR Congo Ebola cases amount to 2,905 as vaccine enters human trial
1 day agoHealth
DR Congo Ebola cases amount to 2,905 as vaccine enters human trial

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recorded 2,905 confirmed Ebola cases with 1,269 deaths, the health ministry said in an update on Friday.

Nangaa says Kabila’s experience could be key to resolving DRC crisis
3 days agoPolitics
Nangaa says Kabila’s experience could be key to resolving DRC crisis

Corneille Nangaa Yobeluo, leader of the AFC/M23 alliance, has described former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila as a key figure who should be involved in efforts to resolve the country's ongoing political and security challenges, citing his extensive leadership experience and deep understanding of the nation's history.

Ebola death toll in DR Congo rises to 930
6 days agoHealth
Ebola death toll in DR Congo rises to 930

The number of people who have died from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to 930, according to the country’s Ministry of Health.

WHO says DR Congo Ebola outbreak is outpacing response
Jul 17, 2026Health
WHO says DR Congo Ebola outbreak is outpacing response

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 2,100 confirmed cases and remains the fastest-growing epidemic of its kind on record, the World Health Organization said Thursday.

U.S. renews Ebola travel rules for citizens leaving DR Congo
Jul 16, 2026Health
U.S. renews Ebola travel rules for citizens leaving DR Congo

The United States expanded Ebola-related travel controls on Wednesday, adding new restrictions on Americans returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

DR Congo Ebola cases top 2,000 amid WHO warning of hidden toll
Jul 15, 2026Health
DR Congo Ebola cases top 2,000 amid WHO warning of hidden toll

Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have surpassed 2,000 as the World Health Organization (WHO) warned the true scale of the outbreak could be "at least two to four times" the reported caseload.

Congolese lawyers seek ICC probe into alleged state abuses
Jul 14, 2026Politics
Congolese lawyers seek ICC probe into alleged state abuses

Lawyers representing Congolese victims, including people from the former Katanga province, have filed a complaint against the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands.

DR Congo reports Ebola cases in 5 provinces, caseload nears 1,900
Jul 13, 2026Health
DR Congo reports Ebola cases in 5 provinces, caseload nears 1,900

 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported Ebola cases in five provinces, with the nationwide tally rising to 1,873 confirmed cases, including 672 deaths, according to a report released Sunday by the country's health authorities.

AFC/M23 extends condolences to Qatar’s Emir after death of former leader Sheikh Hamad
Jul 13, 2026Politics
AFC/M23 extends condolences to Qatar’s Emir after death of former leader Sheikh Hamad

The AFC/M23 movement has expressed its condolences to Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, following the death of his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former leader of the Gulf nation.

 Mercenaries in DRC: Recruits from El Salvador, deployment near Rwanda, and secret contracts
Jul 10, 2026Politics
 Mercenaries in DRC: Recruits from El Salvador, deployment near Rwanda, and secret contracts

A new report by the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has shed new light on the role of foreign mercenaries in the conflict in eastern DRC, detailing their military operations, training activities and contractual arrangements with the Congolese government.

DRC says Ebola outbreak yet to peak as virus spreads to new areas
Jul 10, 2026Health
DRC says Ebola outbreak yet to peak as virus spreads to new areas

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains in a "very active" phase and has yet to peak, health authorities said Thursday.

Trump’s Rwanda-DRC peace claims spark fresh scrutiny
Jul 9, 2026Politics
Trump’s Rwanda-DRC peace claims spark fresh scrutiny

United States President Donald Trump’s claim that he “settled” the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has drawn fresh questions over the state of the peace process, as continued tension in the region suggests that the crisis remains far from resolved.

Ebola deaths in DR Congo reach 600
Jul 9, 2026Health
Ebola deaths in DR Congo reach 600

The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 600, with 1,759 confirmed cases reported, according to the country's health authorities.

DR Congo Ebola confirmed caseload tops 1,700 as WHO says outbreak still intensifying
Jul 8, 2026Health
DR Congo Ebola confirmed caseload tops 1,700 as WHO says outbreak still intensifying

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported more than 1,700 confirmed Ebola cases as the World Health Organization (WHO) warned of the intensifying outbreak in the country's conflict-hit east, with the true scale of transmission still unclear and treatment facilities under mounting pressure.

Ndayishimiye pledges full support to Tshisekedi: Inside private Kinshasa talks
Jul 6, 2026Politics
Ndayishimiye pledges full support to Tshisekedi: Inside private Kinshasa talks

Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye recently paid a two-day visit to Kinshasa, where he met with his close ally, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi. Officially, the visit was presented as focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation and promoting regional security.

Ebola deaths in DR Congo top 500 amid continued community transmission
Jul 6, 2026Health
Ebola deaths in DR Congo top 500 amid continued community transmission

The death toll from the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has surpassed 500, according to a report released Sunday by the country's health authorities.

Ebola deaths near 500 in DR Congo amid continued community transmission
Jul 5, 2026Health
Ebola deaths near 500 in DR Congo amid continued community transmission

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported 1,528 confirmed Ebola cases, including 492 deaths, as the country's latest outbreak continues to expand.

Ndayishimiye intervenes in DRC political tensions as opposition postpones anti-Tshisekedi protest
Jul 4, 2026Politics
Ndayishimiye intervenes in DRC political tensions as opposition postpones anti-Tshisekedi protest

Political tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) took a new turn on July 3, 2026, after the main opposition coalition known as C64 announced changes to its planned protest against President Félix Tshisekedi.

DRC Ebola claims 452 lives, says WHO
Jul 4, 2026Health
DRC Ebola claims 452 lives, says WHO

The Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus (BVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had claimed 452 lives among 1,460 confirmed cases as of July 1, with transmission continuing to spread into new health zones, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday.

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