DRC and rebels wrap up first round of peace talks
Nairobi – The Kinshasa government has concluded the first round of peace talks in Nairobi with representatives of several armed... Read more
29 Apr, 2022
Hundreds of abuses under DRC ‘siege’ measure, says UN
Masisi – Troops in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have committed hundreds of abuses since the authorities declared a “state... Read more
28 Apr, 2022
DRC starts vaccinating against deadly Ebola outbreak
Brazzaville – The Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday launched a vaccination campaign after two people died of Ebola in... Read more
28 Apr, 2022
Mining watchdog launders DRC conflict minerals, says NGO
Kinshasa – Global Witness charged on Wednesday that a scheme set up to certify the responsible extraction of metals... Read more
27 Apr, 2022
DRC suspends ‘illegal’ forestry concessions
Kinshasa – The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has suspended 12 forestry contracts for violating a moratorium on new logging... Read more
27 Apr, 2022
DRC soldiers on trial for selling arms to militias
Bunia – Sixteen people, including nine soldiers, went on trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday accused of... Read more
26 Apr, 2022
Kenya to host talks between DRC, rebels
Nairobi – Nairobi will host talks between rebels operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s violence-torn east and the Kinshasa... Read more
22 Apr, 2022
Italy signs gas deal with Angola seeking to end dependence on Russia
Luanda – Italy on Wednesday penned a deal with Angola to ramp up gas supplies from the southern African country... Read more
21 Apr, 2022
DRC plans elephant safe-zone after church intrusion
Matadi – Conservationists in the Democratic Republic of Congo said on Tuesday they would create a safe “corridor” for elephants... Read more
20 Apr, 2022
‘Drunk’ DRC soldiers run amok killing 15, officials say
Bunia – Two drunken Congolese soldiers have gunned down a total of 15 people in separate attacks in volatile... Read more
19 Apr, 2022
