Keywords: DRC


Ebola outbreak in DR Congo may exceed 1,000 cases, WHO warns

An Ebola outbreak in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo may already be far larger than official figures suggest, with modelling studies indicating that total infections could exceed 1,000 cases. The assessment comes as health authorities continue to report more than 513 suspected cases......

OMS alerte sur une épidémie d’Ebola meurtrière en République démocratique du Congo

The World Health Organization has expressed deep concern over the rapid spread of an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where authorities have reported at least 131 suspected deaths and 513 suspected cases. The alert was issued during a briefing at the World Health Assembly in......

Joseph Kabila faces treason trial amid allegations of rebel ties

A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has begun the trial of former President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of treason and other serious crimes, including murder, rape, and torture. The charges stem from his alleged support of the M23 rebel group, responsible for widespread violence......

Violence erupts at M23 rally in eastern DRC, several killed

A series of explosions and gunfire disrupted a rally for the M23 rebel group in Bukavu, a key city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), resulting in multiple casualties. The gathering, attended by M23 commander Corneille Nangaa, was the first since the group seized control of the region’s......

UN Chief Urges Withdrawal of Rwandan Forces from DR Congo

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has called for the withdrawal of Rwandan forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and urged them to cease their support for armed groups advancing towards the strategic city of Goma in eastern DRC. Reports indicate that......

Urgent UN Security Council meeting on the escalating crisis in the DRC

In response to the intensifying conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has moved up its emergency meeting to Sunday. The meeting, initially scheduled for Monday, was advanced following the surge in hostilities. Kinshasa, with support from......

Morocco, DRC, and Zambia Launch Electric Mobility Initiative in Lusaka

Africa’s automotive industry is poised for transformation as Morocco, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia collaborate on a pioneering electric mobility initiative. This regional effort, aimed at developing a robust electric vehicle (EV) value chain, was launched in Lusaka, Zambia,......