DR Congo’s 2nd biggest town goes a month without water
For nearly a month, most of Lubumbashi, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s second-largest city, has had no access to drinking...
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33 people died after truck accident in DR Congo South-East region
At least 33 people were killed after an overloaded truck carrying both goods and passengers plunged into the Mukana River...
DR Congo Ebola cases rise to 4,449 as deaths reach 2,061
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 4,449 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,061 deaths, highlighting the continued spread of the...
DR Congo: WHO urges urgent support as Ebola spreads
The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed its appeal for greater international support as Ebola spreads across the Democratic Republic...
Largest Ebola treatment centre to open in DR Congo
The largest centre for Ebola treatment is about to open in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the spread of...
US sanctions Rwandan refinery fuelling DR Congo war
The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's Gasabo Gold Refinery, two of its senior executives and three affiliated mining...
Spain cancels DR Congo vs Chile over Ebola outbreak concerns
A planned international friendly between Chile and DR Congo has been cancelled after local authorities in southern Spain blocked the...
DR Congo requests World Cup ticket refunds amid Ebola restraints
The Democratic Republic of Congo has asked FIFA to refund World Cup tickets purchased by supporters who are now unable...
Uganda tightens border controls as Ebola outbreak spreads
Uganda has introduced border screening measures and health checkpoints in its western Bundibugyo region as authorities attempt to contain a...
Attacks leave 36 dead in eastern DR Congo
At least 36 people have been killed in two days of attacks in the north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according...
African central banks turn to domestic gold to strengthen reserves
African central banks are increasing their gold reserves by prioritising domestic production, RFI reported on April 22, in a shift...
DR Congo festival highlights women’s role in peace efforts
Women in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo held a peace festival in Goma on March 30th to promote reconciliation...
Record number of African teams secure places at 2026 World Cup
A record number of African nations have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic moment for the...
Women-led festival promotes peace in eastern DR Congo
Women in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo held a festival calling for peace in the conflict-hit region, organisers said, as...
DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after US talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda agreed to take “concrete steps” to ease tensions following talks hosted by the...
