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Félix Tshisekedi to Attend John Dramani Mahama's Inauguration in Accra Félix Tshisekedi, accompanied by his wife, is set to attend the inauguration of the new...

Government Confirms Payment Order for Doctors' Strike: Funds Disbursement Set for Monday Amidst growing tensions surrounding the doctors' strike in the Democratic Republic of Congo,...

The BC Hatari emerged victorious in the first Kinshasa derby of the season, defeating BC CNSS with a score of 70-62 on Saturday, February...

Discovery of Four Dead Motorcyclists in Haut-Katanga Bush near Likasi In a shocking discovery, four bodies of motorbike taxi operators in an advanced state of...

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

New Year's Reflection: A Call to Action As we embark on this new year, it is crucial to reflect on the past and...

Thomas Lubanga's Alleged Involvement with Armed Groups in Ituri and M23 - A Threat to Kinshasa In a recent report released by the United Nations,...

Association Calls for Prioritizing Deep-Water Port of Banana In a recent development, the Congolese Association for Access to Justice (ACAJ) has urged the government to...

Power Outage in Kisangani: 5-Day Maintenance Affects Hydroelectric Plant In a recent press conference, the national electricity company (SNEL) announced a planned power outage lasting...

General-Major Evariste Somo Assumes Governor Duties in Nord-Kivu and Establishes Residence in Beni In a significant turn of events, General-Major Evariste Kakule Somo officially took...

In a recent power struggle in the Kwilu province, tensions have escalated between the interim governor and the ruling party, Union for Democracy and...

Health Crisis in Nord-Kivu Amidst Military Clashes The medical organization Médecins Sans Frontières recently highlighted the worsening health situation in Goma, located in the Nord-Kivu...

Constant Mutamba Orders Arrest and Legal Action Against Chief Mpwuibwe Kilambe Mukendi Edmond Constant Mutamba, the Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, has...

Government of DRC Rejects Deforestation Accusations In a recent press briefing on Monday, December 30, 2024, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)...

Appeal Trial for Coup Attempt: 37 Accused Face Death Penalty Confirmation In a gripping turn of events, the military court in Kinshasa/Gombe, currently holding a...

A delegation from the Catholic and Protestant Churches of the DRC recently met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame as part of a project called...

Summary: The Congolese music scene mourned the loss of talented guitarist Papa Noel Nedule, who was buried in a subdued ceremony without the recognition...

Herman Kambala: Passionate Nature Photographer Explores the DRC In the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a passionate artist thrives behind the lens,...

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

Former Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo has once again found himself at the center of controversy as the Bukangalonzo trial resumes, accusing political forces...

In preparation for the launch of a youth anti-corruption and patriotism awareness campaign in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Inspector General of Finance (IGF)...

Me Jean-Claude Katende Urges Congolese Citizens to Engage in Constitutional Revision Debate Renowned Congolese civil society figure, Me Jean-Claude Katende, has issued a call to...

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...

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

Improved Revenue Management through IGF Inspectors Training in DRC In a bid to intensify oversight of public finances and raise awareness about the fight against...

In less technical terms, the Congo men's basketball team, the Léopards, are gearing up for three crucial matches in Group B during the third...

Former leader of the ruling party (UDPS), Jean-Marc Kabund, was released from Makala Central Prison on Friday, February 21, 2025, after spending over a...

2024: A Year of Political Turmoil and Challenges in the DRC In the heart of Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been...

Ensuring Compliance with Curfew Measures in Haut-Katanga: Justicia Asbl Advocates for Effective Enforcement In Haut-Katanga province, Governor Jacques Kyabula Katwe recently announced stringent measures aimed...

In the vast and tumultuous territory of Kalehe in South Kivu, the specter of fear looms large as reports of the notorious M23 rebels'...

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

Opposition Leader John Mbangu Interrogated in Lubumbashi In a shocking turn of events, John Mbangu Kayombo, a prominent opposition figure and communicator for Moïse Katumbi's...

Government Intervention in Watsa Fire Victims' Aid In a heartwarming display of solidarity and support, the provincial government of Haut-Uele has stepped in to assist...

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

Au moins deux civils ont trouvé la mort ce vendredi 3 janvier 2025, dans des bombardements qui ont touché des habitations au quartier Renga,...

Demand for Minister of Defense and Chief of Army Staff in South Kivu after Minova Incident The Coordination Provinciale de la Société Civile Forces...

Governor of North-Kivu Military Promoted Posthumously In a poignant announcement made by the Council of Ministers on Friday, the late Major General Peter Cirimwami, the...

Sporadic Gunfire and Uncertainty Grip Goma: A City on Edge Tensions ran high in the city of Goma, located in the eastern part of the...

Teachers in DRC Threaten National Strike over Health Insurance Funding Teachers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are on the brink of a nationwide...

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Contestation de l'IGF sur le retrait de l'ODEP: Dissensions internes dans la gestion - Analyse complète In a recent exclusive interview granted to ACTUALITE.CD on...

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

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

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

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

Threatening Statements by Museveni's Son Put Kinshasa-Uganda Relations at Risk In a recent press briefing on Thursday, January 9, 2024, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, the Minister...

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

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

Rwandan Reinforcements Surrounding Goma: Urgent Security Council Action Required The situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has taken a dangerous turn as armed...

Trois personnes ont été tuées à coups de machette, plusieurs autres blessées par balles, et des maisons incendiées dans la matinée de ce dimanche...

Les prix des denrées alimentaires et des produits de première nécessité continuent de grimper à Bandundu, malgré les mesures annoncées par le gouvernement. Sur...

Kinshasa to Host National Vaccination Forum: RDC Event, March 4-6 The bustling city of Kinshasa is gearing up to host the fourth edition of the...

In a shocking turn of events on the night of March 10, 2025, rebels belonging to the AFC/M23 seized control of the Kaziba Centre...

Discover how Congo’s digital shift and vibrant gamer culture are fueling a surge in strategy games, making waves locally and globally.

Young Filmmakers Embark on Creative Journey at Lisapo Film Lab In the bustling city of Kinshasa, a group of aspiring filmmakers has come together for...

International Peace Conference in DRC Supported by Mukwege and CENCO-ECC: A Path to Peace The Nobel Peace Prize laureate of 2018, Denis Mukwege, has thrown...

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

2024 Security Challenges and Strategic Reorganizations in RDC As we approach the end of 2024, the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)...

Strengthening Fiscal Policy and Financing Development in the DRC: Félix Tshisekedi Signs Ratification Laws In a significant move towards bolstering fiscal policy and financing development...

Investigation Ordered by BCC Chief Mutamba on Embezzlement of Public Funds - IGF Findings In a shocking turn of events, Constant Mutamba, the Minister of...

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

Tragic Discovery in Bukavu: Two Students Found Dead in a House In a heartbreaking turn of events, two students were found dead in their home...

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

Five Bodies Discovered in Lubumbashi, Including Three in Kamalondo In a troubling series of events, the city of Lubumbashi, the capital of the Haut-Katanga province,...

France Stands with DRC in UN Emergency Meeting The security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continues to deteriorate, raising international concerns. Nicolas...

1,417 Central Africans Fleeing Violence Find Refuge in Bosobolo Since late December, over a thousand Central Africans have been fleeing the atrocities between the Seleka...

Several months after the asphalt was laid down, the new roads in the city of Mbuji-Mayi are already raising concerns about their maintenance. The...

Yoane Wissa: The Rising Star of Brentford Shaking Up English Football In the heart of London, a Congolese football sensation is taking the Premier League...

In a recent report shared with humanitarian partners covering the period from February 23 to March 6, 2025, the United Nations Office for the...

Transport Tariff Grid in Kinshasa: Drivers Support New Tariffs but Raise Concerns In Kinshasa, a new transport tariff grid has been causing a stir among...

Presidential Pardon: A Call for Vigilance In a move to promote national unity, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has granted a...

M23 Rebels Seize Control of Two Major Towns in Masisi In a shocking turn of events, the M23 rebels, in coalition with the RDF, have...

MSF Responds to M23 Offensive in Masisi Center In a devastating turn of events, the M23 rebel group has launched an offensive in the heart...

Luxembourg's Decision on the DRC Explained Luxembourg recently made headlines for its decision to block a second wave of sanctions against the Democratic Republic of...

Reinstatement of the Death Penalty in the DRC: Constant Mutamba's Defense The Democratic Republic of Congo has recently lifted the moratorium on the death penalty,...

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

The recent displacement of 30,000 people in Sud-Kivu has raised significant concerns about the escalating conflict in the region. The United Nations Office for...

Ndobo Operation: Crackdown on Urban Crime in the DRC In a recent move to combat urban crime, the Congolese national police conducted operations in Kinshasa...

Three Guatemalan UN Peacekeepers Injured in RDC: Sake Attack In a tumultuous turn of events amidst clashes between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) stands as a powerhouse in the global commodities market, rich in natural resources. Yet, paradoxically, this economic potential...

Coupe du Président: A New Era for Congolese Football In a groundbreaking announcement, the 59th edition of the Coupe du Congo will now be known...

Papy Kimoto Discusses Restart Plan for Phase aller of Ligue 1 The second classic phase of the national championship, Ligue 1, of AS Maniema Union,...

In a recent development, the Senate office led by Sama Lukonde convened a meeting on Wednesday, February 19, to assess the security situation in...

Senator Jean Tshisekedi's Heartfelt Journey to Bena Mande and UPKAN Senator Jean Tshisekedi Kabasele of the Kasaï Central province is making the most of his...

The provincial minister of planning, budget, employment, and tourism in the city of Kinshasa has taken interim measures against the management committee members of...

Bank Deposits and Loans Surge in November 2024 in the Democratic Republic of Congo Bank deposits in the Democratic Republic of Congo reached $13,928.86 million...

Maintaining the Ban on Protests in Kinshasa: Provincial Government Takes Action In the bustling city of Kinshasa, tensions ran high as acts of vandalism marred...

RDC: Low Activity in Money Market, Decrease in Bank Borrowings The Democratic Republic of Congo's money market experienced limited activity during the week of December...

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a call for the immediate withdrawal of M23 fighters from Bukavu and Kavumu airport in the eastern region...

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

Agricultural Growth Project in the Great Lakes Region - PICAGL - Closure by December 31, 2024 Kinshasa, December 30, 2024 - The National Coordination of...

CAF-C1: TP Mazembe's Future Darkens Further after Defeat by Young Africans TP Mazembe's hopes in the CAF Champions League took a significant blow as they...

Massive Influx of Displaced People from Masisi to Minova: Kalehe Crisis In a dire situation of escalating conflict, hundreds of internally displaced people are fleeing...

In the aftermath of recent security concerns in the Lubero territory of North Kivu, hundreds of thousands of children have been unable to return...

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

In Inongo, the capital of Maï-Ndombe province, a devastating rainstorm has left a trail of destruction in its wake. Over 100 houses have been...

Police Officer Killed and Woman Seriously Injured in Tragic Goma Shooting A tragic incident unfolded in Goma as a member of the Congolese National Police...

Violent Clashes Erupt Between M23 Rebels and Congolese Army Near Bweremana (Masisi) - Summary of Events In a dramatic escalation of violence, the hills of...

Three Chinese Nationals Arrested in South Kivu with Gold Ingots and $800,000 In a stunning turn of events, three Chinese individuals engaged in illicit mineral...

**Dr. Denis Mukwege Urges Immediate Action Against Rwandan Support for Rebels** The Nobel Peace Prize laureate of 2018, Dr. Denis Mukwege, has raised serious concerns...

Online Gaming for Real Money: Tips and Tricks for Success In recent years, the rise of online gambling has revolutionized the entertainment industry. More and...

Outbreak of Monkeypox Cases in Nord-Kivu: Urgent Response Needed An alarming outbreak of Monkeypox has swept through the province of Nord-Kivu, with over 100 cases...

Central Bank of Congo Reveals $1 Billion Cash Deficit by End of 2024 The Banque Centrale du Congo (BCC) recently released a report detailing the...

Senator Risch Criticizes Biden Administration Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a scathing critique of the Biden administration...

Rosiane Kabangu: A Beacon of Empowerment and Leadership In a groundbreaking event in Kinshasa, eighteen Congolese women were honored for their unwavering dedication to social...

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...

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

**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...

In a chilling turn of events, the bustling "Kin Market" store, located in the Ngilima neighborhood of Matete in Kinshasa, fell victim to a...

Dance as a Tool for Change: Empowering Gender Equality through Movement In a groundbreaking initiative to promote gender equality through the power of dance, the...

Patients Flee Hospital Due to Land Dispute Tension in Haut-Uele In Haut-Uele, specifically in the town of Dungu, a tense situation unfolded on Monday, January...

Merveille Kanjinga: A Rising Star in Coupe de France with PSG Merveille Kanjinga once again proved her talent on the left flank this Saturday, March...

Aw'art Cultural Center Shut Down Due to Financial Constraints Aw'art Cultural Center, located in Bandalungwa, Kinshasa, has been a symbol of creativity and community for...

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Government Increases Minimum Wage to 14,500 FC after 6 Years In a groundbreaking move aimed at improving the living standards of workers in the Democratic...

In a recent development in the Tanganyika province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the provincial government has implemented stringent measures at the port...

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