

DRC: Tshisekedi wants genocide declared in conflict-hit regions
On August 2, the Democratic Republic of Congo observed a national day to remember the millions of Congolese killed in the conflicts that...


DRC signs major mining deal with U.S.-backed KoBold Metals
The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a framework agreement with American mining firm KoBold Metals to explore critical mineral...


Congo's opposition leader kidnapped in Brazzaville
Lassy Mbouity, leader of the opposition party Les Socialistes Congolais and a candidate in Congo’s March 2026 presidential election, was...


DR Congo offers $5M reward for rebel leaders amid ongoing conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has announced a $5 million reward for the capture of three M23 rebel leaders, including...


African leaders call for immediate ceasefire in Congo
Leaders from eastern and southern Africa on Saturday called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, where rebels are threatening to...


Severe food and water shortages threaten displaced Congolese amid escalating violence
Severe shortages of food and water are threatening the lives of thousands of people fleeing Eastern Congo amid escalating violence,...


Hundreds attempt to flee the DRC into Rwanda as fighting closes in on Goma
Hundreds of people attempted to flee the Democratic Republic of Congo into Rwanda on Sunday. Heavy gunfire resonated across the key...


Six arrested over break-in at Lumumba’s Mausoleum
Congolese police have arrested six people over a break-in and vandalism earlier this week at the mausoleum of the country's assassinated...


DRC: PM in war-torn eastern provinces to assess unpopular state of siege measure
The head of government in the Democratic Republic of Congo kicked off Friday (Nov. 22) an assessment mission in the country's war-torn...