Dozens dead after ferry capsizes in DR Congo: Official | News
At least 38 killed and more than 100 missing after ferry carrying people traveling for Christmas sank in the Busira River.At least 38 people have…
Why is Apple being sued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo? | TV Shows
Tech giant accused of using illegally mined metals in iPhones and other products sold globally.The world’s most valuable company – Apple – is being sued…
Mysterious disease in DRC is severe malaria, health authorities say | Kamala Harris News
Health authorities said the disease presents in the form of a respiratory illness.A previously unknown disease making the rounds in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Rwanda, DR Congo peace talks hit snag as mediator Angola calls off meeting | Conflict News
DRC presidency says talks had hit deadlock over a Rwandan demand that the DRC hold direct dialogue with M23.Peace talks between the leaders of Rwanda…
Crime against humanity: Why has a court found Belgium guilty of kidnapping? | Crimes Against Humanity News
A court has ordered Belgium to pay millions of dollars in compensation to five mixed-race women who were forcibly taken from their homes in the…
Africa CDC warns mpox is not under control, appeals for resources | Health News
African Union health watchdog’s chief has said mpox outbreak is ‘still on the upward trend generally’ as cases spread.The African Union’s health watchdog has warned…
How the world keeps failing eastern DRC | Opinions
On August 10, at least 18 were killed near the city of Beni, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) near the border…
DRC launches first mpox vaccination drive in efforts to curb outbreak | Health News
The vaccine will first be given to health workers and those with existing health issues.The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched its first vaccination campaign…
WHO approves first mpox test for faster diagnoses | Health News
The ‘real time PCR test’ will enable the detection of the virus by swabbing human skin lesions.The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the use…
At least 78 people killed after boat capsizes in DRC | News
At least 58 rescued, as official warns death toll could rise after boat carrying 278 people sinks.At least 78 people have died after a boat…
DR Congo accuses Rwanda of aiding armed groups in East African court case | News
DRC accuses Rwanda of violating its sovereignty and territorial integrity by sending troops to help armed groups.The East African Court of Justice has started proceedings…
British citizen among 37 people sentenced to death in DR Congo after ‘attempt to overthrow president & attacking ally’
A BRITISH citizen is among the 37 people who were sentenced to death over an attempt to overthrow the president of the Democratic Republic of…
Africa CDC urges Western countries to boost funding for mpox response | Health News
Health agency reports 107 deaths and 3,160 new cases over the last week, says toll ‘not acceptable’.The head of the African Union’s health agency has…
Mpox crisis: Why do African countries struggle to make or buy vaccines? | Health News
After months of delay due to logistics, the first sets of mpox vaccines have finally begun arriving in Democratic Republic of the Congo, donated by…
Mpox and the dangers of treating some lives as disposable | Health
It has been a year since the first outbreak of a new more deadly variant of the mpox virus was first reported in central Africa.…
DR Congo receives first shipment of mpox vaccines | Health
NewsFeedThe Democratic Republic of the Congo has received its first batch of mpox vaccines, which health authorities hope will help curb an outbreak that has…
DRC says 129 killed in attempted escape from country’s biggest prison | Prison News
Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo says 24 people were shot dead while others suffocated in the crowd.Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have…
Gunfire heard in DRC’s biggest prison after attempted jail break | Prison News
Authorities say the security forces have the situation under control, but the number of casualties is unclear.The government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
What role have artists played in Kenya’s antigovernment protests? | African Union
We discuss the role of musicians and influencers in the ongoing protests against the Kenyan government.In the second part of our episode on Kenya’s antigovernment…
DR Congo no longer expects to receive mpox vaccines this week | Health News
DRC had hoped to receive a first round of vaccine deliveries this week as virus spreads.The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) says it no…