The Latest Breaking News from Kinshasa

DRC offers free maternity care to cut death rate among mothers and babies

Healthcare workers say clinics are being overwhelmed by women seeking help, amid lack of staff and facilities to back programme

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023

DRC's Francophone Games under audit for overspending

Organisers of the Francophone Games in Kinshasa are being blamed for vast overspending. Their financial auditors had just arrived on Sunday in DRC to investigate this summer's games.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 30, 2023

DRC leader files bid for re-election amid crowded race

The Democratic Republic of Congo's leader Felix Tshisekedi has submitted his candidacy for a second term in office, joining a crowded list of presidential hopefuls including opposition heavyweights and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. The deadline for submission of candidates for presidential election was this Sunday.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 8, 2023

Why is the DRC wasting precious resources on an outdated testament to French colonial power?

As Le Jeux de la Francophonie begin in Kinshasa, questions must be asked about the event’s value and France’s role in African affairs, writes Vava Tampa

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

Kinshasa residents terrified by rising number of public transportation kidnappings

Twenty-seven people in the Democratic Republic of Congo were sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping passengers who had the misfortune of getting into their fake taxis. But despite this mass sentencing, which took place between July 5 and 7, people in Kinshasa are still terrified by the rising number…

France 24 · Jul 19, 2023

Former minister and opposition MP found dead in Kinshasa

The Congolese former minister Cherubin Okende, who was until this week a member of the opposition in parliament, has been found dead in his car.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 14, 2023

Seeking the perfect body: When low-cost plastic surgery in Mexico turns deadly

In this edition, where the desire for perfect beauty runs the risk of death or injury. We report from the Mexican state of Sinaloa where many women who can't afford plastic surgery, head to clandestine clinics offering low-cost cosmetic procedures. Also the Kinshasa shelter in the Democratic Republic of Congo…

France 24 · Jul 7, 2023

Congo woman saves young mothers from unpaid maternity bills

Three weeks after giving birth to twins, 16-year-old Annaelle felt like a hostage: the hospital would not let her leave until she'd paid her medical bills, but she had no money.

Reuters · Jun 1, 2023

Congo security forces fire tear gas at anti-government protesters

Democratic Republic of Congo security forces fired tear gas and fought running battles in the streets of the capital Kinshasa with anti-government protesters demonstrating on Saturday over alleged irregularities in voter registration.

Reuters · May 20, 2023

In DR Congo, Macron pledges aid, warns of sanctions if peace efforts are derailed

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday pledged 34 million euros ($36 million) as part of an EU aid package to conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. On the final stop in Kinshasa of his four-nation African tour, Macron said any party seeking to derail peace efforts should face sanctions.

France 24 · Mar 4, 2023