The UN Security Council has called on Rwanda to withdraw its forces from eastern Congo and extended the peacekeeping mission MONUSCO for a year amid ongoing conflict involving the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, despite a recent peace deal and accusations of Rwandan support for the rebels. The situation remains tense with continued fighting and a significant humanitarian crisis in the region.
American investor Josh Goldman is planning to expand KoBold Metals' operations into Congo, attracted by its vast mineral wealth, despite ongoing conflicts in the region.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels announced they will withdraw from Uvira in eastern Congo following US criticism, as a trust-building measure to support peace negotiations, amid ongoing tensions and accusations of Rwandan support for the rebels.
An Ebola outbreak in southern Congo has resulted in 57 cases and 35 deaths, with health officials warning that insufficient funding and resources hinder the response efforts, risking further spread and impact on vulnerable communities.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, edible insects like maggots and caterpillars are traditional, nutritious, and valued food sources, especially in Kinshasa, where they are sold in markets and considered beneficial for health and longevity, despite some cultural hesitations.
A rebel parade by the M23 group in eastern Congo has raised concerns about the upcoming peace deal with the government and Rwanda, as the rebels showcased thousands of new recruits, signaling ongoing military escalation and undermining hopes for peace amid a humanitarian crisis.,
Vaccination efforts have begun in southern Congo's Kasai province to combat a recent Ebola outbreak, with initial doses administered to exposed individuals and health workers amid challenges like limited access and funding. The outbreak has resulted in at least 16 deaths and 68 suspected cases, marking Congo's 16th Ebola outbreak since 1976, caused by the Zaire species, amidst ongoing conflict and health system challenges.
Vaccination efforts have begun in southern Congo's Kasai province to combat a recent Ebola outbreak, with initial doses administered amid challenges like limited access and funding. The outbreak has resulted in at least 16 deaths and 68 suspected cases, marking Congo's 16th Ebola outbreak since 1976, caused by the Zaire species, amidst ongoing conflict and health system challenges.
The latest Ebola outbreak in southern Congo faces challenges due to limited access and funding, with efforts to contain the virus hampered by poor infrastructure and financial constraints. The WHO and local authorities are ramping up vaccination and response efforts, but require more resources, especially after recent US funding cuts, to prevent further spread and protect health workers.
Ebola cases in Congo's Kasai province have more than doubled to 68, with 16 deaths, amid concerns over the outbreak's spread and local response efforts, as international health agencies assist in containment.
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have declared an Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, prompting a rapid response including vaccination efforts and deployment of WHO personnel to contain the virus, which has historically caused thousands of deaths in the region.
The military auditor in Congo has formally sought the death penalty for former President Joseph Kabila, who is being tried in absentia for serious war crimes including homicide, rape, and torture, amid ongoing political and military turmoil in the country.
Massacres by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo have cast doubt on the effectiveness of recent peace efforts, with reports of significant violence against villagers, despite a signed peace agreement and ongoing negotiations, highlighting ongoing instability in the region.
Survivors in eastern Congo recount a massacre by the M23 rebel group, which summarily executed over 140 civilians, undermining the US-backed peace deal between Rwanda and Congo, with ongoing tensions and denials from Rwanda.
Human rights groups report widespread killings and sexual violence by M23 rebels in eastern Congo, with over 140 deaths in July and ongoing abuses despite peace talks, highlighting a worsening humanitarian crisis.
