Congo’s ruling party has endorsed President Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, to seek re-election in March, extending his decades-long grip on power.
Congo president Denis Sassou Nguesso seeks another term at 82 Read More »
The M23 rebel group confirmed it will hold new talks with Kinshasa in Doha in the coming days to discuss peace.
International group warns of escalated fighting in eastern DRC Read More »
UNICEF says Congo is facing its worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, with nearly 2,000 deaths and widespread infections driven by conflict, poor sanitation and scarce clean water.
UNICEF warns that children are at heightened risk from cholera Read More »
Congo has imposed new cobalt export rules requiring rapid royalty payments and strict compliance, raising uncertainty for global producers.
Congo imposes strict new rules for cobalt exporters amid rising prices Read More »
Congolese Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba and his delegation survived a plane fire after the aircraft veered off the runway while landing in Kolwezi.
DRC mines minister escapes plane fire after runway accident Read More »
At least 32 people died when an overcrowded bridge at a southeastern Congo mine collapsed after gunfire triggered panic among illegal miners rushing to escape.
Bridge collapse at Congo mine sparks deadly stampede Read More »
Dissolution of 13 opposition parties in the DRC raises fears of renewed political tension.
DRC plans to dissolve opposition parties raise fears of political tension Read More »
The Democratic Republic of Congo condemned the Rwanda-backed M23 militia for opposing the reopening of Goma airport, vital for delivering humanitarian aid to the war-torn east.
Congo slams M23 and Rwanda for blocking aid flights to Goma airport Read More »
The Congolese army has ordered Rwandan FDLR rebels in eastern Congo to surrender or face force under a new peace accord with Rwanda.
Congolese army orders Rwandan rebels to lay down their arms Read More »
Congo will permanently ban cobalt exporters who violate quotas as it enforces new rules to curb fraud, stabilise prices, and regain control of the market.
Congo tightens cobalt controls to stabilise prices and curb fraud Read More »
