The Latest Breaking News from DRC

Congolese authorities were warned of a situation “on the verge of explosion” at the notorious Makala prison, which witnessed a deadly riot last week when inmates forced open locked wings, set fires and looted facilities. Letters from the prison’s director, seen by RFI, reveal the Justice Ministry was repeatedly told…

An epidemic of mpox in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is spreading quickly, particularly among young children. At least 20,000 people are known to be infected in the country, and more than 600 people have died, more than two thirds of them children. Cases have begun to appear…

African countries produce less than 2 percent of the vaccines the continent needs, experts say.

Five mixed-race women demanding reparations from Belgium after being taken from their mothers in Congo 70 years ago took their fight to a Brussels appeals court Monday. The women accuse the country of crimes against humanity over a colonial-era practice that saw them taken from their families and placed in…

A week after the escape attempt at Makala prison, many blame dire prison conditions for making a bad situation worse.

The Democratic Republic of Congo was Thursday awaiting almost 100,000 mpox vaccine doses from the European Union, with 200,000 due to arrive by the end of the week.

Authorities aim to start vaccinations in October but face logistical challenges as doses need to be kept cold.

The mineral-rich Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is often portrayed as a victim of exploitation by China, the US and Europe in their competition for its minerals, which are critical for the energy transition.

Tragic incident at Makala Central Prison in DRC results in 129 fatalities during a violent breakout, highlighting the urgent need for prison system reforms.

Amid threats from mpox and new unknown viruses, how do epidemiologists track pathogens before a health crisis begins?

Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo says 24 people were shot dead while others suffocated in the crowd.