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Tensions between Police and FARDC in Kisenso in the Fight against BanditryIn the bustling commune of Kisenso, tensions between the police and the elements...

Kinshasa Provincial Government Presents Budget Proposal for 2025: Increase to 3.696.153.658.440,43 FCThe Kinshasa Provincial Government recently presented its budget proposal for the year 2025,...

Au cœur du Maniema, près de la province de la Tshopo, se trouve un territoire en proie à une crise de communication. Lubutu, situé...

The Ligue 1 is trucking along in the Play-offs phase of the national championship. On the 9th day, Thursday, May 22, As Maniema faced...

Félix Tshisekedi Seeks Support for DRC's UN Security Council CandidacyIn a bid to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council...

Joseph Kabila, the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, announced on Thursday that he gonna head over to Goma, the capital of...

In a recent announcement, Governor Daniel Bumba Lubaki of Kinshasa unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at integrating pousse-pousseurs (pushcart operators) into the waste management...

Government Confirms Reconquest of Certain Areas in Eastern DRC; FARDC Preventing M23-RDF Coalition ExpansionIn a recent development, the Forces Armées de la...

Democratic Republic of Congo Faces Economic ParadoxIn a world where copper is valued at $8,824 per ton and cocoa at $11,590 per ton, the...

Clashes between Wazalendo and M23 in Bashali Mokoto Groupement: Masisi UpdateViolent clashes have erupted between local fighters known as "Wazalendo" and members of the...

**CIME Applauds Presidential Amnesty, Key to Political Relaxation**In a recent statement, the Commission on Electoral Integrity and Mediation (CIME) in the Democratic Republic of...

In a recent report released by the Pan-African Network for Fighting Corruption (UNIS) on Monday, February 24, 2025, shocking revelations have come to light...

Patrick Kafwimbi, the mayor of Lubumbashi, was like, "Hey guys, heads up! So, these two lions from General John Numbi's Beijing farm, they're on...

In partnership news, EquityBCDC and the Ministry of Tourism signed a groundbreaking agreement on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of...

On Sunday, March 2nd, an electrifying match unfolded at the Martyrs Stadium between Celeste FC and Kuya Sport, leaving spectators on the edge of...

The Democratic Republic of Congo Protests African Union Over M23 CommentsIn a bold move that has stirred up regional tensions, the government of the...

Teachers in Inongo Demand Unpaid Salaries, Vandalize OfficesInongo, the capital of the Mai-Ndombe province, was thrown into chaos as teachers took to the streets...

On Tuesday, March 11, Deputy Flory Mapamboli introduced a bill seeking to amend and supplement the law on public finances. Hailing from Kasongo-Lunda, the...

Title: Cargo Plane from Air Kasaï Crashes During Landing in Kongolo, Congo Forest - Latest UpdateIn a dramatic turn of events, a cargo aircraft...

Justice Demanded for Adonis Numbi, Journalist Killed by Machete-Wielding BanditsIn the city of Lubumbashi, the capital of the Haut-Katanga province, journalists rallied together following...

**Closure of Radio Station in Lisala Shocks OLPA**Kinshasa, January 13, 2025 - The Observatoire de la Liberté de la Presse en Afrique (OLPA), a...

FARDC-M23 Conflict Update: Calm Prevails in Masisi on SaturdayIn a significant development, a relative calm was observed on Saturday, January 11, 2025,...

Illegal Mineral Exploitation in DRC: 10-Year Sentence Requested for ChineseIn a groundbreaking development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), three Chinese nationals are...

Suspected Wazalendo Militia Clash with Army in Makumo, Resulting in CasualtiesA deadly clash between the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) and armed individuals claiming to...

State of Emergency in DRC: Felix Tshisekedi Defends Decision Against Rwanda's Expansionist ThreatsThe sociopolitical landscape in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been defined...

Espace Observé: Art and Reflection on the Future Exhibition at Sablière de la N’sele this SaturdayThe highly anticipated Espace Observé exhibition is set to...

Challenges Faced by SACIM Agents: Advocating for the Cancellation of Exclusive Diamond Sales - 10 Months of Unpaid SalariesIn a recent open letter addressed...

Rwanda 2026 Handball Competition: DRC Requests Venue ChangeThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is making headlines in the world of handball as it announces...

African parliamentarians from 16 countries came together in Accra, Ghana from April 28 to 29 to officially launch the Coalition of Parliamentarians for the...

Celebrating Resource Preservation and Legacy in Congolese LiteratureIn the heart of Kinshasa, a new literary treasure has emerged, enriching Congolese culture with a profound...

Florent Ibenge and Steven Ebuela Lead Al Hilal Omdurman to VictoryIn a thrilling match that left fans on the edge of their seats, Jean-Florent...

UNPC Condemns Murder of Journalist Patrick Adonis Banze, Calls for JusticeThe tragic death of journalist Patrick Adonis Banze in Lubumbashi has sparked outrage and...

Electricity Dreams Fizzle Out in Kikwit: A Chronicle of Broken Promises in 2024In the heart of Kikwit, hope hangs by a thread as the...

Emergency Situation at Ndosho HospitalGoma, a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is currently facing a crisis as Ndosho Hospital is overwhelmed by...

Breaking News: Governor Kyabula Implements Curfew in Haut-Katanga to Combat Urban CrimeIn a bold move to address the rising urban crime in Lubumbashi, Governor...

Tragedy Strikes at Nyiragongo Volcano: Woman Killed During New Year's FestivitiesIn a shocking turn of events, tragedy struck during the New Year's...

Brigitte Nsensele Wa Nsensele Named First President of the State CouncilIn a historic announcement, Brigitte Nsensele Wa Nsensele has been appointed as the First...

Unis par le Sort: Building a Better Future for the CongoThe situation in the Congo is at a critical juncture, with internal and external...

NGOs Suspend Activities Due to Limited Humanitarian Access in Minova and KaleheIn a recent update by OCHA, clashes between M23 rebels and the Armed...

Promotion of Peaceful Coexistence Between Mbole and Lengola Urged by BCNUDHTwo years after the start of the intercommunal conflict in Tshopo, peaceful coexistence remains...

The reconstruction of the Central Purchasing of Essential Medicines of Kisangani (CAMEKIS) started on Thursday, May 15, 2025, near the Makiso General Reference Hospital....

**M23 Kills Seven Civilians in Retaliation for Losses in Clashes with FARDC at Kihondo**In a tragic turn of events, the coalition forces of M23/RDF...

A political meeting organized by the ADD Congo party, led by Prince Epenge Wemakoko, a member of Lamuka, was violently attacked this past Sunday...

Creating 9.6 Million Jobs by 2030 to Combat Unemployment - An AnalysisThe Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with a monumental challenge: absorbing...

Jonathan Kanu's Determination Shines Through Ahead of CAF-C1 MatchIn the heart of the African continent, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown as...

Les actes de violence continuent de secouer la communauté des déplacés de guerre du M23 à Goma et ses environs. Un militaire a blessé...

Supporting Displaced People in Masisi: MSF Coordinator's Health PrioritiesIn a world where crises seem to be the norm, the situation in Masisi is becoming...

Marthe Odio Nonde and Aristide Kahindo Nguru: New Appointments at the Constitutional CourtMarthe Odio Nonde, former First President of the Council of State, and...

GECAMINES SA Sends New Year Greetings to DRC Prime MinisterGECAMINES SA, a key player in the mining industry, has recently extended warm New Year...

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Eastern DRC Conflict Claims over 7,000 Lives: Prime Minister Judith Suminwa RevealsIn a somber revelation, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa announced that more than 7,000...

The TP Mazembe leads Group A ahead of the highly anticipated Lushois derby on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Coming off a hard-fought 1-0 victory...

Chico Kalunga's Reflection on Poor Negotiation in First LegChico Kalunga, the head coach of FCF Amani, opened the second phase of the Provincial Women's...

MSF Provides Critical Care in the Midst of Violent ClashesIn the war-torn region of Masisi, located in Nord-Kivu, violent clashes between the M23/RDF coalition...

**The Death Penalty in DRC: Upholding Human Rights Commitments**The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recently made headlines for its decision to resume the...

The highly anticipated match between As V. Club and Aigles du Congo at the Tata Raphaël stadium on Sunday, March 9th, as part of...

The United States Urges Immediate Halt to Mineral Purchase from M23-controlled AreasAs the security and human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo...

The recent verdict by the Court of Cassation on Monday, February 24, has brought a significant update in the case involving the alleged embezzlement...

A Road Undergoing Rehabilitation in KinshasaOn Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 1:49 pm, the governor of Kinshasa, Daniel Bumba, along with the national Minister...

The recent power outage in Goma, a city in the North-Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has had severe consequences, especially for...

In today’s fast-paced digital world, access to the right software can make all the difference between average work and truly professional output. Creators, freelancers,...

In today’s digital landscape, a business’s online reputation can be as important as its products, services, or customer support. Consumers increasingly rely on online...

As Panama charges into October 2025, its citizens are navigating a vibrant economy tempered by rising costs. With inflation at 3.5%, per the National...

In the dynamic world of digital marketing, having the right tools can propel your website to new heights. The 14 Days Trial Semrush Guru...

The Volkswagen Golf 7 has long been celebrated for its balanced performance, combining efficiency, agility, and reliability. The Golf 7.5 facelift, introduced in 2017,...

In many parts of Congo, dogs are cherished as companions, working animals, or family members. As their role in daily life grows, so does...

The determination of baby gender has become an increasingly important aspect of prenatal care worldwide, including in Congo. With the integration of modern genetic...

So, like, did y'all hear 'bout Delta Flight DL275 Diverted LAX? It was, like, totally cray-cray how the crew, like, handled the sitch, ya...

Alright, buckle up because we're diving into the latest news on the government of Suminwa with Félix Tshisekedi. So, on Sunday, May 25, 2025,...

The Unsettled People of Rutshuru Territory. Ph. ACTUALITE.CD/Moses SawasawaSecuritySunday, May 25, 2025 - 1:33 PMIntense clashes have been reported since early this Sunday morning...

The Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka had a chill time in Kananga, the bomb capital of the Central Kasaï province. She rolled into town...

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo done passed a new law on Friday for the 2025 budget, according to the council of...

The Execution Unit for Financing in Favor of Fragile States (CFEF), the Government's implementing agency for the implementation of PDL-145T in Maï-Ndombe Province, was...

Human Right Watch, this organization that loves to keep an eye on human rights stuff, dropped a report on Friday, May 23. They were...

L’AS Maniema a lâché des points au stade Frédéric Kibasa Maliba ce jeudi 22 mai 2025 après le nul sec de (0-0) lui imposé...

The activities of the 9th edition of the European Film Festival kicked off officially on May 21, 2025 in the city of Uvira, the...

Les sénateurs sont invités à une réunion prévue ce jeudi 22 mai pour discuter du rapport de la commission spéciale dirigée par Christophe Lutundula....

The As Maniema team will be finishing up their stay in Lushois with another trip to the Frederic Kibasa Maliba stadium, their second in...

After a heavy rain hit Bandundu on Sunday, causing significant damage in the province of Kwilu, many buildings were left in ruins. The district...

A Strong Gesture of Solidarity Towards Women in Katanda, Kasaï OrientalOn Sunday, May 18, 2025, a powerful act of solidarity took place in the...

Well, well, well, what do we have here? A little ceremony in Mbuji-Mayi, huh? Let's dive into the nitty-gritty details of this handover event...

Augustin Muhindo got shot multiple times at his home in the Ndosho neighborhood, Karisimbi commune. A witness told ACTUALITÉ.CD that four armed individuals barged...

Bukavu, Goma, Walikale et Kitshanga sur la carteIn an interesting turn of events, the small village of Bagira, located in the Banamungera area (Waloa...

Une dizaine de groupes de la société civile, comme le Forum Citoyen RDC et la Sentinelle des Ressources Naturelles, ont écrit au Président Félix...

Oh boy, so apparently, like, 5 tons of cocoa got caught by the National Office of Agricultural Products of Congo (ONAPAC) in Beni, in...

Joseph Nkoy Wembo, the national deputy, decided to stir the pot by throwing shade at the big boss of the National Social Security Fund...

The Loange Bridge, a strategic structure connecting the Kwilu and Kasaï provinces in the central-western part of the country, is in serious danger of...

Kinshasa: Supporting Children with AutismIn many places in Kinshasa, children with autism are often seen as "cursed" and labeled as "Kizengi". They are marginalized...

A strong erosive threat looms over the city of Kwamouth in the province of Maï-Ndombe. Administrative buildings, avenues, and private homes are at risk...

Christophe Bitasimwa, the new big shot at the Finance Department, wants to set the record straight. In a recent official statement, the General Inspectorate...

In a new report released on Friday, May 16, 2025, regarding the implementation of the Local Development Program in 145 Territories across four provinces,...

CultureOn Sunday, May 18, starting at 5:30 pm, film lovers are invited to Terrain Comète in Kinshasa to experience a new edition of Ciné...

Four people were killed and several others were injured in an armed attack on a pharmacy in the Katoyi neighborhood of Goma (North Kivu)...

Félix Tshisekedi and the members of CENCOPoliticsFriday, May 16, 2025 - 2:06 PMFacing the distrust of the Tshisekedi administration towards the project "Social Pact...

Les parlementaires ont validé la proposition de loi concernant les principes de la pêche et de l'aquaculture en République Démocratique du Congo. Le député...

Le nouveau big boss du Kwilu, Philippe Akamituna, a pris ses fonctions ce jeudi à Bandundu, ville principale de la province. Il a reçu...

Alright, so here's the deal - the L'Union des Patriotes Congolais/Forces Patriotiques pour la Libération du Congo (UPC/FPLC) led by Thomas Lubanga, the Mouvement...

On this fine Wednesday, May 14th, during the 4th day of the Play-offs phase of the national championship, Ligue 1, the As V.Club club...

As the Senate is about to begin examining the request from the Military Heart to lift the immunity of former President Joseph Kabila, opposition...

The Leopards were beaten (0-1) in a crucial quarter-final match of the Africa Cup of Nations under-20 (CAN U20) against South Africa's Amajita at...

Anny Tenga Modi, une militante congolaise des droits des femmes, a eu l'opportunité de représenter la République Démocratique du Congo à la Conférence de...

Heavy rains in Kalemie, the capital of Tanganyika province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, have caused significant damage to both property and human...

Vital Kamerhe was, like, totally welcomed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the State House in Entebbe on Friday. Kamerhe brought a super important...

The archbishop of Kinshasa, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo Besungu, was in the house for his first conclave on May 7th to 8th, 2025, where they...

The academic journey of women in the Democratic Republic of Congo is still quite unequal, despite some progress in higher education access. Interviews conducted...

Yesterday, at the Kinshasa headquarters of the Réseau Gouvernance et Démocratie (REGED), a national workshop was opened to validate a practical manual on transparency,...

So, like, there's this dude with dreadlocks and a mic, right? His name is Will Poetizia, and he's like this Congolese slam poet who's...

So, like, three people from the same fam were, like, brutally shot by, like, presumed armed bandits on Sunday night, around 1 am, in...

Dieudonné Kamuleta Badibanga, the president of the Constitutional Court, responded to Vital Kamerhe, the president of the National Assembly, regarding the question of the...

President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, is set to make his way to Libreville on Saturday to attend the inauguration ceremony...

The residents of the villages of Kando, Malembe, and Mole, located in the Waloa Loanda groupement (Walikale territory) in North Kivu are slowly making...

After more than three months away due to rebel activities from the AFC/M23, the population of Pinga, located in the border between Walikale and...

So, like, from April 29th to May 6th, the African Vaccination Week is happening in Kinshasa. The Minister of Health, Hygiene, and Social Welfare,...

The FC St Eloi Lupopo is hosting AS Maniema Union in a match of the third playoffs of the league 1 on Wednesday, April...

So, like, the Chinese Embassy in the DRC has, like, this new fancy headquarters in Kinshasa. After, like, 5 years of construction, the new...

So, like, there was this meeting in the Congo, right? It was, um, organized by ONU Femmes, the Gender Section of MONUSCO, and the...

Dcmp Celebrates Another Victory in Ligue 1Le Daring Club Motema Pembe (DCMP) ain't miss their entrance into the Play-offs phase of the national championship,...

Y'all, so like, in this press release, the government delegation and M23/AFC after some talks in Doha, Qatar, agreed to work on reaching a...

So, the Cour constitutionnelle decided this Wednesday, April 23, to judge all the suspects in the Bukanga Lonzo case in their absence, including former...

Rebels from the Alliance of the Congo River (AFC/M23) have made a significant announcement, declaring their withdrawal from Walikale-center and its surroundings in the...