Democratic Republic Of Congo Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak in Kasai The National Institute of Public Health declared a heightened emergency this week after the number of potential cases grew. On Thursday, the ...
00:39 Democratic Republic Of Congo KoBold Metals secures exploration permits in DRC amid U.S. mining push On September 2, the company received seven exploration permits from the Congolese government, following a memorandum of understanding signed ...
01:49 Democratic Republic Of Congo Currency crisis in Bukavu: Residents struggle with damaged banknotes Residents of Bukavu struggle with damaged banknotes amid rebel control
Denis Sassou Nguesso Vladimir Putin calls Congo a "friend and reliable partner" of Russia On the sidelines of World War II’s 80th anniversary celebrations in Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Denis Sassou-Nguesso, ...
01:04 DRC-Rwanda tensions DR Congo and Rwanda reaffirm commitment to June peace deal At a meeting of the joint oversight committee in Washington, members acknowledged the slowness of progress in implementing the agreement.
01:13 Democratic Republic Of Congo Kabila slams treason trial, calls death penalty bid political The former Congolese head of state is on trial before the High Military court on charges including war crimes, rape, and murder.
01:08 USA US budget cuts threaten UN peacekeeping in South Sudan and DRC US President Donald Trump last week unilaterally cancelled $4.9 billion in foreign aid already approved by Congress.
01:12 Republic of the Congo Congo begins electoral roll revision ahead of 2026 presidential vote Officials say the operation aims to ensure transparency and guarantee the credibility of the vote which is due to take place in March next year.
01:13 Democratic Republic Of Congo Congo ex-justice minister sentenced to forced labor for corruption In a high-profile corruption crackdown, a top Congolese court has sentenced former Justice Minister Constant Mutamba to three years of forced ...
00:57 Republic of the Congo Total wins new exploration permit as Congo seeks to ramp up oil production The permit is for the Nzombo area located 100km off Pointe-Noire on the Atlantic Ocean. QatarEnergy and Congolese state oil company, SNPC are ...
02:26 Civil War Looming war in Goma puts education out of reach for many families In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it’s back-to-school season. But in Goma, a city of over two million people, war is looming. Under the ...
01:01 Democratic Republic Of Congo Kobold metals wins lithium exploration rights in Dr Congo Officials say the move could help Congo attract more investment and strengthen its role in the global green economy.
01:09 Democratic Republic Of Congo DR Congo, M23 rebels begin Qatar-brokered peace talks in Doha A new round of talks between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels is underway in Doha. The two parties are looking ...
01:06 DRC Crisis DR Congo summons senior army commanders amid military setback against M23 rebels A total of 41 senior officers — comprising 35 generals and six colonels — have been called by the General Inspectorate of the Armed Forces to ...
Kenya Kenya wildlife park fears poacher resurgence after USAID cuts Critical infrastructure development has been stalled, including housing for rangers and 300 kilometres of road upgrades vital to patrolling the ...
01:12 Democratic Republic Of Congo DR Congo: Civil society groups call for reassessment of China mining deal They say the controversial “minerals for infrastructure” deal is still heavily skewed in the Chinese consortium's favour.
01:13 Democratic Republic Of Congo Congo prosecutor seeks death penalty for former President Joseph Kabila On Friday, the country’s public prosecutor called for the death penalty for former President Joseph Kabila, who is being tried in absentia for ...
02:09 Democratic Republic Of Congo Peace efforts stall as violence escalates in Eastern DRC Despite recent diplomatic efforts, violence continues to escalate in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where thousands have been ...
01:02 Félix Tshisekedi Stalled peace talks in Doha as Congo and M23 remain deadlocked High-stakes negotiations between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group have finally opened in Doha, amid a climate of deep mistrust ...
01:02 Democratic Republic Of Congo Kabila faces $24B claim in DR Congo treason trial The charges against Joseph Kabila include murder, rape, and torture linked to his alleged support for Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.
Democratic Republic Of Congo DR Congo ex-advisor François Beya acquitted of assassination plot A former special advisor to the DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has been acquitted by a military court.
01:05 Uganda Uganda agrees to take deported US migrants under strict conditions Uganda says it has agreed a deal with the United States to take in deported migrants, on condition that they don’t have criminal records.
01:10 Democratic Republic Of Congo M23 rebels killed 140 civilians in Eastern DRC, HRW says A new report from Human Rights Watch says at least 140 civilians were killed in July by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels In eastern Democratic Republic ...
01:03 Democratic Republic Of Congo UN condemns killing of 52 people in the DR Congo by ISIL-backed rebels It says attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces targeted the Beni and Lubero territories of the eastern North Kivu province.
02:11 United Nations World Humanitarian Day: UN chief António Guterres urges governments to protect aid workers A record number of at least 383 humanitarian workers have been killed in 2024, a 31% surge from 2023.
01:00 Brazil Jongo festival in Rio calls for cultural preservation Dancers from 18 communities rooted in Brazil’s history of slavery gathered in Rio de Janeiro this week to perform Jongo, a traditional dance ...
01:13 Democratic Republic Of Congo DR Congo and M23 rebels miss deadline to reach peace agreement In a statement on Sunday, the M23 movement said peace talks would not resume unless all terms of a previous Doha deal were fully implemented.
01:00 World Tour Pix of the Day: August 18, 2025 Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
01:03 Republic of the Congo DR Congo: At least nine killed in new ADF rebel attack Rebels targeted the town of Oicha, the biggest in the Beni territory of North Kivu province. Some of the victims were shot inside their houses ...
Democratic Republic Of Congo New negotiations between DR Congo and M23 rebels to take place in Qatar On Sunday, a Qatari official said a draft agreement to end fighting between the army and the rebels had been shared with the two sides.
