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Ebola Needs Swift Response to Prevent Catastrophe – DR Congo Governor

The military governor of Ituri province, Johnny Luboya Nkashama, has warned that the current Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo could descend into catastrophe...

Fear and Grief in Rwampara as Ebola Cases Surge in Congo

In the eastern Congolese town of Rwampara, grief and fear dominate daily life as the latest Ebola outbreak devastates families and overwhelms hospitals. Human Toll At...

Freetown, Sierra Leone Welcomes First US Deportation Flight Under Trump Crackdown

Sierra Leone has received its first group of deportees from the United States, as President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown expands across Africa. Arrival in Freetown On...

DR Congo Cancels World Cup Training Camp Over Ebola Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo has cancelled its pre‑World Cup training camp in Kinshasa due to an Ebola outbreak in the east of the...

DR Congo President Outlines Pre‑Conditions for a National Dialogue

KINSHASA, DRC — Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has reaffirmed his commitment to an inclusive national dialogue, but with clear pre‑conditions that reflect both the...

More Than 200 Killed in Mine Collapse in DR Congo

RUBAYA, DR CONGO — More than 200 people have been killed in a devastating mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), underscoring...

Republic of Congo Presidential Election Set for March 15

BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo — The Republic of Congo has officially scheduled its next presidential election for March 15, 2026, according to government spokesperson...

Uncertainty in Uvira as M23 Rebels Again Announce Withdrawal from DR Congo

UVIRA, Democratic Republic of Congo — The people of Uvira are once again caught in a climate of fear and uncertainty after the M23...

Pope Leo XIV Appeals for Peace for People Fleeing Violence in Eastern Congo

VATICAN CITY — In his weekly Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV issued a heartfelt appeal for peace in the Democratic Republic of...

US Firm Sues DR Congo Over Alleged Bribery Scheme

WASHINGTON/KINSHASA — A lawsuit filed in the United States has placed the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under fresh international scrutiny, as Idaho‑based financial...

AFCON 2025: Big Names Shine as Group Stage Kicks Off in Morocco

RABAT, Morocco — The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 burst into life this week, with Group C and Group D matches delivering drama, goals,...

Six African Women Break Barriers in Forbes 2025 Power List

NEW YORK/AFRICA — Forbes has unveiled its 2025 list of the world’s 100 most powerful women, spotlighting six African trailblazers whose achievements are reshaping...

French Court Sentences Ex-DR Congo Rebel and Politician to 30 Years in Jail

PARIS/KINSHASA — A French court has sentenced former rebel leader and Congolese politician Roger Lumbala, 67, to 30 years in prison after finding him...

DRC Rebels Announce Conditional Withdrawal from Uvira Amid Peace Pressure

UVIRA, Democratic Republic of Congo — The rebel coalition Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) has announced a conditional withdrawal of its fighters from the strategic...

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