Ukraine invasion sparks fears of hunger in eastern DRC
Bukavu – Rising prices for food, sent soaring by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, are stoking fears of hunger and... Read more
17 Mar, 2022
Toll in Democratic Republic of Congo train accident rises to 75 dead
Lubumbashi – The death toll in a train crash in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 75, officials said... Read more
14 Mar, 2022
Gorillas in our midst: Baby apes boost DRC wildlife haven
Goma – Two baby gorillas have been born in the Virunga National Park, the world-renowned wildlife haven in eastern Democratic... Read more
11 Mar, 2022
Highway nightmare: DRC’s export route for high-value metals
Lubumbashi – The 27 tonnes of copper slabs are securely lashed down on the back of Omar Rachidi’s tractor-trailer. Now... Read more
10 Mar, 2022
Ethnic militia kills at least 18 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Kinshasa – Eighteen civilians were killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday by a notorious ethnic militia,... Read more
9 Mar, 2022
At least 20 dead in rebel attack in east Democratic Republic of Congo
Beni – Around 20 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were killed in a fresh attack by the suspected... Read more
1 Mar, 2022
Decaying DRC tin mining town finds new hope in lithium
Manono – Near the rusting carcass of a smelter, barefoot men and women scratch at the ground in the quest... Read more
28 Feb, 2022
Seven-nation summit in DRC to mull 2013 peace accord
Kinshasa – Seven African heads of state gathered in Kinshasa on Thursday to assess a 2013 agreement aimed at cementing... Read more
25 Feb, 2022
Four children among six dead in DRC’s deluge
Bukavu – Six people including four children died after heavy rainfall triggered flooding and damaged buildings in the city of... Read more
22 Feb, 2022
Shelter for traumatised apes in DRC’s strife-torn east
Bukavu – Beyond the reach of bloody conflicts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rescued apes swing from one branch... Read more
22 Feb, 2022
