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A fire at two schools in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 26 students, with reports indicating that many others died in a subsequent stampede as pupils attempted to escape the blaze.
Despite international legal protections, the Batwa indigenous people in the Democratic Republic of Congo continue to suffer from rebel attacks, militia exploitation, and forced removal from protected forest reserves.
Human rights reports allege that M23 combatants are systematically detaining and mistreating thousands of civilians in contested territories of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The potential of the Doha Framework to resolve the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is being discussed, following Kinshasa's handover of 15 prisoners to a powerful rebel alliance.
Jihadist attacks in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen cases rise to 381 with 63 deaths, according to the health minister. The ongoing battle against the disease is further complicated by persistent rumors and mistrust among the population in eastern DRC.
The ICRC has described the humanitarian situation in the highlands of South Kivu in Eastern DRC as 'very worrying'.
Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo due to a surge in cases of a rare Ebola strain. The World Health Organization has warned that conflict in eastern DR Congo is hindering efforts to combat the outbreak.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has worsened, with over 200 suspected deaths reported, and the virus now poses a risk to ten other African countries. Health organizations are intensifying efforts to contain the spread, while some countries implement screening and quarantine measures for travelers from affected regions.
A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in at least 80 deaths, with reports of constant burials. Authorities have also confirmed 13 cases of a rare variant of the virus.
The M23 rebel group has begun to pull back from towns in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as international pressure for a ceasefire intensifies.
The newly appointed head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) has made his inaugural field visit to the eastern part of the country. His trip included a stop in Beni to assess the prevailing security situation.
Ugandan Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced that Ugandan troops are prepared to withdraw from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
In tonight's edition, a French aid worker is killed by a drone strike in Goma in eastern DRC.
Kagame Calls for Real Action on Eastern DRC Conflict Taarifa Rwanda
A second mine collapse within weeks in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the deaths of six people, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
Congolese authorities and civil society groups have reported the discovery of mass graves in an area recently vacated by M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Observers are debating whether increased monitoring of the ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo will lead to better compliance among armed groups. Concerns persist regarding the ability of oversight mechanisms to enforce peace in the volatile region.
Regional experts have criticized Burundi’s latest diplomatic efforts to connect Rwanda with the activities of the RED-Tabara rebel group. The pushback highlights ongoing tensions and skepticism regarding Kigali’s alleged involvement in eastern DRC insurgencies.
Advocacy groups and media outlets are calling for immediate global intervention to halt the widespread and systematic sexual abuse plaguing eastern DRC.
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spiraling out of control, spreading to five provinces and becoming the worst on record. While the virus intensifies in DR Congo, Uganda has shown success in containing its spread.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has brought Rwanda before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in an effort to end the ongoing conflict in the eastern DRC.
Islamic State-linked militia blamed for raids in North Kivu as governor says three patients with disease fled clinics Rebel attacks around a town that is one of the centres of the Ebola outbreak in…
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has described the humanitarian situation in the highlands of South Kivu, Eastern DRC, as 'very worrying,' highlighting the severe challenges faced by the local population.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening and outpacing response efforts, with over 200 deaths and 900 suspected cases reported. The WHO is urging neighboring countries to take immediate action to prevent further spread of the virus.
An angry crowd in the Democratic Republic of Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment center, fueled by growing tensions and disputes related to the ongoing outbreak. The incident occurred as the Ebola outbreak continued to spread in the region.
Explosions have caused chaos in an eastern city of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as reported by NewVision.co.ug.
An analysis highlights the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as an extremely sensitive zone due to territorial disputes, resource competition, multi-ethnic tensions, and decades of conflict.
Ugandan and Congolese military forces successfully rescued approximately 200 hostages from the ISIL-backed Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The joint operation targeted the militant group's strongholds in the region.
UN and Congolese forces are struggling against a renewed M23 offensive, deepening the humanitarian crisis in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
President Emmanuel Macron announced the death of the aid worker, who was working for UNICEF, the UN children's agency, in Goma, an eastern DRC city held by the M23 rebel group.
International concern is rising over the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, following a deadly mine collapse and ongoing cease-fire violations by rebels, prompting condemnation from the U.S., EU, and global partners.
Reports indicate ongoing mass killings in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with calls for the Banyamulenge community to be heard amidst the violence.
Congolese government forces have intensified operations in eastern DRC, launching drone attacks on positions in a battle over a key mining hub, following the reported death of an M23 spokesperson.
Kigali expresses growing frustration with Washington’s diplomatic approach, accusing American mediators of displaying increasing bias in negotiations surrounding the eastern DRC crisis.
The city of Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a surge in demand for coffins as a worsening Ebola epidemic claims lives, casting a grim shadow over daily life and local economies.
Violence targeting Red Cross personnel in eastern DRC is severely hampering efforts to contain and treat the ongoing Ebola outbreak.
The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 930, with Ituri remaining the epicenter. Neighboring countries are increasing preparedness efforts as the outbreak continues to accelerate, despite Canada barring travelers from the DRC.
A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly, with the World Health Organization warning of its fast evolution. The outbreak has claimed dozens of lives, including at least 30 in a displacement camp, and infected over 70 medical workers.
The resilience of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in eastern DRC, despite military gains, is attributed to their reliance on kidnapping economies, forced recruitment, and persistent governance failures that military operations alone cannot resolve.
U.S. conducts another strike against Iran, Democrats are hopeful about their chances to retake GOP-held Senate seats, a town in eastern DRC is emerging as the epicenter of the latest Ebola outbreak.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is escalating, with cases rising amidst armed conflict, community distrust, and attacks on treatment centers. These challenges, coupled with supply shortages, are severely hindering response efforts and increasing the risk of regional spread.
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 100 deaths and caused international concern. The United States began screening airports after an American doctor contracted the virus in the DRC and was transferred to Germany for treatment.
An analysis explores whether unarmed civilian protection and community-based early warning mechanisms can effectively fill the peacekeeping gap and sustain stability in eastern DRC amidst ongoing troop withdrawals.
The anti-government armed group M23 withdrew from several localities north of Uvira, along National Road 5 bordering Burundi, on Monday morning.
Terms of Reference (TORs) have been issued for an inter-agency humanitarian evaluation of the response in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The evaluation is scheduled for April 2026.
A French aid worker was among three people killed in drone strikes on a residential building in Goma, a rebel-held city in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which witnesses say was frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.
At least three people were killed in a drone attack on a residential area of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with M23 rebels blaming the government for the assault.
AFRICA/DR CONGO - “US sanctions against the Rwandan army confirm its presence in eastern DRC” Agenzia Fides
Mass graves have been discovered in eastern Congo following the withdrawal of M23 rebels from the Uvira region.
Despite a ceasefire agreement, fighting has resumed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising concerns about the fragile peace in the region.