The advance of Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo is severely disrupting the country’s efforts to control the mpox outbreak, hindering treatment and detection.
Mpox fight stalls as conflict spreads in Congo’s east Read More »
Newly appointed rebel authorities in eastern Congo buried victims of a deadly blast that killed 17 people, as the government and insurgents blamed each other for the attack.
Eastern Congo blast victims buried as rebels take charge Read More »
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo suspect that a deadly illness that has killed at least 50 people is likely malaria or food poisoning, not an unknown disease.
Deadly illness in Congo likely linked to malaria and food poisoning Read More »
President Felix Tshisekedi plans to form a unity government in response to mounting pressure over military losses to M23 rebels in the eastern provinces.
Congo president plans unity government amid eastern crisis Read More »
UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding that Rwanda immediately withdraw its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo and cease supporting the M23 rebel group.
UNSC demands Rwanda withdraw troops from Congo Read More »
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has launched a $40.4 million appeal to address the escalating humanitarian crisis caused by the ongoing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Thousands flee Congo violence, UN launches emergency appeal Read More »
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government has accused the Rwandan army of entering the eastern city of Bukavu, condemning Rwanda’s “plan to occupy” the country.
DR Congo says Rwandan army entered Bukavu, warns residents Read More »
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned against a regional war over DR Congo at the African Union summit, calling for respect for DRC’s territorial integrity as Rwandan-backed M23 fighters seized more ground.
UN warns Africa summit of risk of regional war in DR Congo Read More »
Ugandan military chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has issued a stark warning, threatening to attack the Congolese town of Bunia unless all forces there surrender their arms within 24 hours.
Uganda’s top general demands surrender in eastern Congo Read More »
More than 110,000 people have been displaced in eastern Congo after M23 rebels, who recently captured the city of Goma, ordered them to leave settlement camps.
Humanitarian crisis worsens as M23 displaces civilians in DRC Read More »
