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A Belgian company, Semlex, is facing trial in Belgium for alleged embezzlement and corruption related to a 2015 biometric passport contract in the Democratic Republic of Congo, implicating figures linked to former President Joseph Kabila.
Kinshasa is actively opposing the AFC/M23 rebel group's efforts to establish a parallel administration in eastern DRC, challenging their appointments in areas under rebel control.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's mining sector is witnessing a significant pivot from cobalt to copper, driven by rising copper prices and restrictions on cobalt exports. Major operators like Glencore are increasing copper production while reducing cobalt output.
DRC: C64 coalition rejects national dialogue proposed by Félix Tshisekedi
The main opposition coalition in the Democratic Republic of Congo, C64, has firmly rejected President Félix Tshisekedi's proposal for national consultations leading to a dialogue, accusing it of being a diversion from the country's urgent crises.
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has announced a broad national dialogue aimed at forging a 'pact for peace, cohesion, and the refoundation of the state' after months of deliberation. This strategic move, blending pragmatism and political calculation, comes with just …
DRC: In Minembwe, the ceasefire verification mechanism put to the test on the ground
A ceasefire verification mechanism has been deployed for the first time in Minembwe, South Kivu, eastern DRC, with MONUSCO's support, amidst ongoing fighting and mutual accusations between Kinshasa and the AFC/M23.
President Felix Tshisekedi is due to leave office in 2028, but a battle over the rules governing what happens when his mandate ends is already reshaping Congolese politics. The dispute is unfolding as the DRC fights a rebellion in the east led by M23, an armed group that …
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 5,515 confirmed cases of infection and killed 2,642 people, with 51 new cases detected in Ituri and North Kivu provinces.
Ebola in DRC: Heavy Toll After One Hundred Days of an Uncontrolled Epidemic
One hundred days after its official declaration, the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains uncontrolled, having claimed 2,557 lives out of 5,375 confirmed cases, making it the country's deadliest outbreak.
President Félix Tshisekedi is widely believed to desire a third term in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting efforts to amend the constitution and sparking a contentious national dialogue.
DRC: Already Short of Ambulances, Ebola Response Weakened by Violence
The UN is concerned about escalating violence against Ebola response teams in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is exacerbating existing challenges like insufficient essential resources. The epidemic has already claimed over 2,300 lives.
DRC-Rwanda: Peace Agreement Implementation Hinges on FDLR Solution
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are advancing peace agreement implementation, focusing on new verification initiatives and the DRC's plan for disarming the FDLR, though a key divergence remains regarding the FDLR's neutralization.
DRC: Book industry players denounce incineration of works during Kinshasa sanitation operation
Book industry stakeholders in the Democratic Republic of Congo are condemning the incineration of thousands of books by the National Service during a sanitation operation in Kinshasa, demanding compensation and recognition for booksellers.
Ebola Bundibugyo: DRC prepares to expand use of Ervebo vaccine
The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to expand the use of the Ervebo vaccine, typically for Ebola Zaire, to combat the spreading Bundibugyo strain. This strategic shift, supported by Africa CDC and WHO, aims to leverage potential cross-protection while new trials…
Front Page: Fwamba Announces End to VAT Fraud, Shadary and Minaku Handed Over to Military Justice
The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with an Ebola outbreak, political arrests of former President Kabila's allies, and a new crackdown on VAT fraud. Authorities are auditing Ebola funds while the virus spreads, two prominent opposition figures face military just…
DRC's largest Ebola outbreak on record: Active conflict and armed groups hamper the response
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing its largest Ebola outbreak on record, with the response hindered by delayed diagnosis, the complexity of distinguishing the Bundibugyo strain from other common illnesses, and the operational challenges of working in an …
The Democratic Republic of Congo reinstated the death penalty in 2024 after a two-decade moratorium, leading to an estimated 1,400 death row inmates and sparking intense national debate.
WHO calls for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for greater support to tackle the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that the response is still struggling to keep pace with the spread of the disease. The outbreak has already become the larges…
Eastern DRC: Expulsion of Congolese Officer Halts Ceasefire Verification Mechanism
The ceasefire verification mechanism in eastern DRC is stalled due to the expulsion of a Congolese officer by the M23 rebels, raising trust issues between Kinshasa and the M23.
DRC: The Government Clarifies its "Genocost" Strategy
The Democratic Republic of Congo has clarified its strategy regarding "Genocost," a term for economic-driven genocide, by establishing a national memorial policy and shifting its international advocacy to recognized legal definitions of genocide.
DRC: At the Genocost Memorial, Félix Tshisekedi Announces a National Museum and Strengthened Memory Policy
The Democratic Republic of Congo commemorated victims of its eastern conflicts, with President Félix Tshisekedi announcing a national Genocost museum and a reinforced memory policy.
DRC: All detainees escape from Luebo prison in Kasaï
Approximately 50 detainees escaped from Luebo prison in the DRC's Kasaï province, raising public fears and highlighting severe, long-standing issues with the country's correctional facilities.
DRC: Katebe Katoto, brother of opposition leader Katumbi and close to power, visits Lubumbashi
Katebe Katoto, brother of opposition leader Moïse Katumbi and an ally of President Félix Tshisekedi, visited Lubumbashi to consult with communities, officially gathering grievances on insecurity, injustice, and poverty.
Embezzlement trial of DRC's former justice minister continues in his absence
The trial of the Democratic Republic of Congo's former justice minister, Constant Mutamba, for allegedly embezzling $20 million, proceeded without him after he boycotted hearings.
DRC: Second Hearing in Constant Mutamba Trial Concludes in His Absence
The second hearing in the trial of former Justice Minister Constant Mutamba in the Democratic Republic of Congo concluded without his presence, as he faces charges of embezzling approximately $20 million.
DRC announces signing of surrender protocol with Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) authorities have announced the signing of a surrender protocol with the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an armed group active in the country's east.
What to eat at noon: In Kinshasa, malewa, these street restaurants that feed the city [2/5]
Malewa are popular, affordable street restaurants in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, offering local dishes for lunch to hundreds of daily customers like Maman Mireille's stall.
DRC: Human Rights Watch Accuses Perenco of Pollution in Kongo-Central
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Franco-British oil multinational Perenco of illegal activities causing pollution and threatening public health in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kongo-Central province.
The death toll from the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surged above 1,309, an extraordinary rise of more than 40 percent in just five days, government figures show.
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing unique challenges as they battle the spread of the Ebola virus. They are dealing with the risk of getting infected, a shortage of personal protective equipment, and deadly attacks from suspicious communitie…