insert_link Africa African Union approves mediation plan for Eastern DRC conflict The African Union has approved a new plan to coordinate and bolster mediation efforts aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The decision was made during a two-day summit in Lomé, Togo, reflecting growing concern over the humanitarian and security crisis in the region. Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa that while the plan sets a framework for action, its success will depend on timely implementation and […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Africa Violent clashes in eastern DRC force hundreds to flee homes Photo by: Arlette Bashizi/REUTERS Violent clashes have erupted in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between the M23 rebel group and a pro-government militia, forcing hundreds of civilians to flee their homes. Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa that the situation remains volatile, with security forces struggling to contain the violence and prevent further civilian casualties. The conflict has heightened tensions in the region, with local authorities and humanitarian organizations working to […] today6 October, 2025
insert_link Africa WANTED: Former DRC President Joseph Kabila sentenced to death for treason & war crimes (Photo: Luis Tato/AFP) A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sentenced former President Joseph Kabila to death in absentia on charges of treason and war crimes. The ruling links Kabila to the long-running M23 rebellion in eastern DRC, a conflict that has destabilised the region for years and displaced thousands of people. The court alleged that Kabila played a role in supporting armed groups responsible for […] today1 October, 2025
insert_link Africa Namibia eases visa access for Congolese travellers The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has welcomed the announcement that the Namibian Consulate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is now issuing visas to Congolese citizens wishing to travel to Namibia. WBCG says the decision will ease cross-border movement along the Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi Development Corridor, reduce delays, and support regional trade. Marketing and Communications Officer O’Brien Simasiku said the development strengthens bilateral relations between Namibia and the DRC […] today1 October, 2025
insert_link Africa DRC rolls out Ebola vaccination in Kasai Province Ebola vaccination campaign (Photo: WHO) The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has begun vaccinating health workers and Ebola patients in the southern province of Kasai following a recent outbreak. Authorities aim to contain the virus and protect frontline workers as the response continues. Vaccination is being prioritised for those most at risk, including medical staff, caregivers, and individuals who have had direct contact with confirmed cases. The Ministry of Health […] today16 September, 2025
insert_link Africa Congo erects checkpoints as Ebola outbreak expands Democratic Republic of Congo, Beni state (Photo for illustration purposes by Zohra Bensemra/Reuters) Towns affected by the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo have set up checkpoints to limit population movement, officials said this week. Reuters reports that the country’s health ministry declared the outbreak last week, reporting 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths. Aid workers have warned that the response is underfunded, raising concerns about containment […] today11 September, 2025
insert_link Africa DRC seeks global support to hold perpetrators accountable Secretary-General António Guterres (left at podium) addresses the opening of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. (Photo: ohchr.org) The Democratic Republic of Congo’s National Human Rights Commission has called on the international community to hold perpetrators of serious crimes in the country’s eastern regions accountable. The appeal was made during the opening of the Human Rights Council’s 60th session in Geneva (8 September - 8 October […] today9 September, 2025
insert_link Africa UN condemns killing of 52 civilians by rebels in Eastern Congo FILE PHOTO: United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) peacekeepers patrol areas affected by the recent attacks by M23 rebels fighters near Rangira in North Kivu in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, March 29, 2022. REUTERS/Djaffar Sabiti/File Photo The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has strongly condemned the killing of 52 civilians by rebels from the […] today19 August, 2025
insert_link Africa DR Congo and Rwanda sign peace deal Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) formally signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement on June 27, 2025, at the U.S. State Department, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and senior U.S. officials present. The accord aims to halt a long-running conflict that has resulted in thousands of deaths and displaced hundreds of thousands of civilians this year. According to the Washington Post, the conflict escalated in early 2025, […] today30 June, 2025
