Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ebola outbreak in Congo tops 4,000 cases in world's second-largest epidemic
Researchers believe Congo's Ebola outbreak began months before it was officially declared, with the true scale of infections likely much higher.
Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak short of WHO waiting period guidelines
New monkey species, orange-lipped Likweli monkey, known as 'branch shaker,' identified in DRC
Aid group says seven Americans quarantining at Kenya Ebola facility after US travel ban
At least 19 people die in Congo boat accident
The boat had left the village of Kiri for the capital Kinshasa when it capsized on Thursday night, local government and civil society sources said.
Islamic State-linked rebels kill 89 civilians in east Congo attacks, UN force says
Fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked several localities of Congo's North Kivu province and killed at least 20 women and an undetermined number of children.
Congo massacre of Christians spotlights rising ISIS influence in central Africa - analysis
The group's ultimate goal is to establish a “caliphate” in Central Africa, similar to ISIS’s vision in Iraq and Syria.
Alleged bias against Israel, targeting of Dan Gertler raise questions over leading NGOs - report
Reports link NGO campaigns against Israel to years-long efforts targeting Israeli businessman Dan Gertler in the DRC, prompting debate over political motives and economic impact.
ISIS-backed rebels kill 38 people in a church in Congo, several still missing
The assault in Komanda, a city in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, this Sunday left 15 injured and several people still missing.
Hezbollah’s presence in Africa poses a direct threat to American interests - opinion
The United States should capitalize on its newly assertive global image to push back against Iranian influence in Africa, starting with Hezbollah’s footprint in the DRC.
Five countries elected to UN Security Council for 2026/27
The General Assembly on Monday elected former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock as president of the 193-member body for its 80th session, which begins in September.
Trump's image of dead 'white farmers' came from Reuters footage in Congo, not South Africa
"These are all white farmers that are being buried," said Trump, holding up a print-out of an article accompanied by the picture during a contentious Oval Office meeting with South African President.
Mystery disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo identified as malaria
"The mystery has finally been solved. It's a case of severe malaria in the form of a respiratory illness."
Italy heightens airport health checks for passengers amid 'Disease X' outbreak
Most patients who died from this disease are aged up to 18 years, predominantly children under five years old.
