The Latest Breaking News from DRC

The planned return of former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila from self-imposed exile could shift political dynamics and complicate efforts to resolve escalating violence in the country's east, analysts say.

Up to 45% of 10,000 sexual violence cases in DRC’s conflict zone in January and February involved minors, says UNICEF.

Four days after reaching the final of the 2025 Coupe de France, Paris Saint-Germain's constellation of international stars wrapped up a fourth consecutive domestic champions and a record 13th top-flight crown following a 1-0 win over Angers. Nineteen-year-old Désiré Doué scored the winner in the 55th minute at the Parc…

US and Europe criticised by head of Norwegian Refugee Council for ‘neglect’ of people living ‘subhuman’ existence

Four days after reaching the final of the 2025 Coupe de France, Paris Saint-Germain's constellation of international stars are set to wrap up a record 13th top-flight crown. Just before the game against Angers on Saturday afternoon at the Parc des Princes, protesters are expected outside the stadium to complain…

Their death sentences over the botched 2024 coup effort have been commuted to life imprisonment.

Residents of Sake – given 72 hours by M23 rebels to leave camps in Goma – find a ghost town with homes in ruins and no way to make a living

Rwanda’s foreign affairs ministry suspended all diplomatic relations with Belgium in March 2025. Soon afterwards, Belgium expelled Rwandan diplomats. This came weeks after Belgium had suspended foreign aid to Rwanda. At the root of this diplomatic fallout is the resurgence of the rebel group, March 23 Movement (M23), which has…

Since gaining independence from Belgium in 1960, the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen recurrent armed conflict, political tensions, regional power struggles and battles over its natural resources. RFI takes a look at the pivotal moments in the country's history and their connections with today's events.