Congo News

Petition Targets President of Sud-Ubangi Provincial AssemblyNineteen out of the twenty-eight provincial deputies of Sud-Ubangi have signed a petition against the president of their Provincial Assembly, Martinien Ngandakwe Matingi. They accuse him of embezzling...

Political Tensions Flare in East DRCIn a recent exchange of New Year's wishes in Kinshasa on January 18, 2025, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi condemned the advances of the M23 rebel movement, supported by Rwanda....

Teachers in DRC Threaten National Strike over Health Insurance FundingTeachers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are on the brink of a nationwide strike if the government does not release funds allocated for...

Rwandan Aggression in Eastern DRC: Tshisekedi Calls for Stronger International CondemnationsIn a traditional New Year's exchange of wishes ceremony on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Kinshasa, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic...

Rebels of the M23 movement have made significant advances in the Kabare Territory of the South Kivu province by capturing the town of Kabamba and the city of Katana. These two strategic locations, just...

After a heavy rain hit Bandundu on Sunday, causing significant damage in the province of Kwilu, many buildings were left in ruins. The district of Trois Rivières and the city center were particularly affected,...

RDC Gold Price Update: Weekly Decrease but Significant Annual IncreaseIn a recent economic report released by the Central Bank of Congo (BCC) on December 20th, the price of an ounce of gold has decreased...

Demand for Minister of Defense and Chief of Army Staff in South Kivu after Minova IncidentThe Coordination Provinciale de la Société Civile Forces Vives du Nord-Kivu has urgently called for military and government...

Violent Conflict in Uvira: FARDC and Wazalendo Clash, Ten Reported DeadThe city of Uvira, located in South Kivu, has been rocked by violent clashes between Congolese military forces, known as FARDC, and Wazalendo militiamen....

Combatting Crime in Haut-Katanga: Police Crack Down on Suspected CriminalsIn a bid to address the rising crime rate in Haut-Katanga, the police have presented a group of suspected criminals to the public. This move...