The Latest Breaking News from Congo

The decades-old conflict in Congo’s mineral-rich east has “drastically deteriorated” since early 2022 and gotten even worse since last October, with sharp increases in sexual violence, the number of wounded and child recruitment, the top Red Cross official in the country says

Current case figures are ‘at the tip of the iceberg’ experts say

The spread of mpox in Africa needs to be addressed urgently, the World Health Organization has warned, as more deaths were reported from a mutated strain of the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Goma dance festival, the largest dance festival in Congo, has taken place each year for the past seven years, despite ongoing attacks by rebel groups

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Rwandan President Paul Kagame discussed the tense relations between his country and neighbouring DR Congo. He said Rwanda is "ready" to go to war with DR Congo if necessary.

U.N. envoy expresses deep concern over children's well-being in conflict zones of Sudan, Congo, and Haiti, highlighting grave violations and the need for i...

The United Nations envoy charged with reporting on violations against children in conflicts around the world says that first and foremost she is worried about what’s happening to youngsters in war-torn Sudan

Congo's president says a boat carrying more than 270 passengers has capsized on a river near Congo’s capital of Kinshasa, leaving more than 80 dead

Tragic boat accident in Congo claims over 80 lives, highlighting risks of overloading on water vessels. Calls for improved safety measures and enforcement ...

The military trial of 51 suspects, including three Americans, accused of being involved in a coup attempt in Congo last month has opened in the country's capital of Kinshasa

Three Americans facing trial in Congo for alleged coup involvement. Charges include terrorism and murder. Human Rights Watch calls for credible charges.