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17,500 children freed from armed groups since 2017 in DR Congo: UN
17,500 children freed from armed groups since 2017 in DR Congo: UN
More than 50 killed by suspected ADF rebels in Congo: NGO
More than 50 killed by suspected ADF rebels in Congo: NGO
Turkish president arrives back home from Africa tour
Turkish president arrives back home from Africa tour
27M Congolese need humanitarian assistance: UN
27M Congolese need humanitarian assistance: UN
17 civilians killed in Dem. Rep. of Congo, says security monitor
17 civilians killed in Dem. Rep. of Congo, says security monitor
More than 700 measles cases reported in Dem. Rep. of Congo
More than 700 measles cases reported in Dem. Rep. of Congo
At least 5 killed in DRC army shooting
At least 5 killed in DRC army shooting
Armed groups in DR Congo recruited over 470 children last year: UN
Armed groups in DR Congo recruited over 470 children last year: UN
Belgian colonial atrocities still haunt Congolese
Belgian colonial atrocities still haunt Congolese
Authorities in DR Congo declare measles epidemic in Kasai-Oriental province
Authorities in DR Congo declare measles epidemic in Kasai-Oriental province
DR Congo president’s security aide held over ‘acts against state security’
DR Congo president’s security aide held over ‘acts against state security’
DR Congo lawmaker arrested, put on trial for various charges
DR Congo lawmaker arrested, put on trial for various charges
3 Tanzanians arrested in DR Congo for rebel activities
3 Tanzanians arrested in DR Congo for rebel activities
DR Congo army claims killing 33 rebels
DR Congo army claims killing 33 rebels
UPDATE - Death toll in refugee camp attack in DR Congo climbs to 50
UPDATE - Death toll in refugee camp attack in DR Congo climbs to 50
40 killed in attack on refugee camp in DR Congo
40 killed in attack on refugee camp in DR Congo
At least 25 killed by high-voltage cable in DR Congo
At least 25 killed by high-voltage cable in DR Congo
More than 50 people receive death sentences for murder of 2 UN experts in Dem Rep. of Congo
More than 50 people receive death sentences for murder of 2 UN experts in Dem Rep. of Congo
UN says human rights violations in DR Congo decreased 12% in 2021
UN says human rights violations in DR Congo decreased 12% in 2021
1 dead in protests against state of siege in Democratic Republic of Congo
1 dead in protests against state of siege in Democratic Republic of Congo
10 DRC convicts who raped female inmates get 15 years
10 DRC convicts who raped female inmates get 15 years
DRC arrests suspects in Italian ambassador's killing
DRC arrests suspects in Italian ambassador's killing
Congolese police use tear gas on protesters demanding release of former election official
Congolese police use tear gas on protesters demanding release of former election official
Talks begin on admitting DRC to East African Community
Talks begin on admitting DRC to East African Community
DRC, Uganda move to block rebels from regrouping
DRC, Uganda move to block rebels from regrouping
Death toll from protests in Democratic Republic of Congo rises to 4
Death toll from protests in Democratic Republic of Congo rises to 4
UN extends peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
UN extends peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
2 killed during protests in Democratic Republic of Congo
2 killed during protests in Democratic Republic of Congo
Congolese musician sentenced to 10 years for demoralizing army
Congolese musician sentenced to 10 years for demoralizing army
More than 160 militia members surrender in eastern Congo, says army
More than 160 militia members surrender in eastern Congo, says army
DRC sees surge in COVID-19 cases, official says
DRC sees surge in COVID-19 cases, official says
Congolese rumba attains UNESCO World Heritage status
Congolese rumba attains UNESCO World Heritage status
Authorities in DR Congo declare 4th wave of COVID-19
Authorities in DR Congo declare 4th wave of COVID-19
French court acquits Congolese music star of sex assault charges
French court acquits Congolese music star of sex assault charges
DR Congo, Uganda sign defense, security agreement
DR Congo, Uganda sign defense, security agreement
Protesters lynch army officer over insecurity in eastern DR Congo
Protesters lynch army officer over insecurity in eastern DR Congo
UPDATE - Ugandan, Congolese forces jointly engaging ADF rebels
UPDATE - Ugandan, Congolese forces jointly engaging ADF rebels
3 UN staffers injured in eastern DR Congo attack
3 UN staffers injured in eastern DR Congo attack
Ugandan, Congolese forces jointly engaging ADF rebels
Ugandan, Congolese forces jointly engaging ADF rebels
Monkeypox outbreak declared in eastern DR Congo
Monkeypox outbreak declared in eastern DR Congo
Congolese party welcomes release of president’s former aid
Congolese party welcomes release of president’s former aid
At least 12 killed in worsening cholera outbreak in DR Congo
At least 12 killed in worsening cholera outbreak in DR Congo
4 killed by suspected ADF rebels despite joint offensive against group
4 killed by suspected ADF rebels despite joint offensive against group
Ugandan army announces 'successful' air strikes in DRC
Ugandan army announces 'successful' air strikes in DRC
UNHCR concerned over killing of 70 displaced people in DR Congo
UNHCR concerned over killing of 70 displaced people in DR Congo
At least 22 killed in attack on displaced people’s camp in DRC
At least 22 killed in attack on displaced people’s camp in DRC
Zambian, Democratic Republic of Congo presidents agree to resolve border dispute
Zambian, Democratic Republic of Congo presidents agree to resolve border dispute
Over 105 bodies found after militia attacks in eastern DR Congo: Report
Over 105 bodies found after militia attacks in eastern DR Congo: Report