Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The country expressed doubts on Rwanda in a possible regional force on its territory; in a statement issued on 17th, the government accuses Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebels who captured the town of Bunagana, on the border with Uganda
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Tens of thousands of Congolese citizens took to the streets to protest 'against Rwandan aggression in eastern Congo', in a situation where anti-Rwanda tension is growing and where the population is demanding weapons and uniforms from the army
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo African Union President Macky Sall has called for "calm and dialogue" between the DRC and Rwanda after both sides accused the other of supporting rebel groups operating along their shared border, saying he is "gravely concerned"
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Authorities have announced the seizure of 1,5 tonnes of elephant ivory in the past seven days, one of the largest hauls of ivory stolen from poachers in Africa in recent years
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Malnutrition and malaria have become the main threat to the population in the war-ravaged region of Kalehe, where hospitals and roads destroyed by conflict often make medical care unaccessible
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Apple, Tesla and Intel are the main global industrial groups accused by the latest report of Global Witness to use for their products minerals and rare earths from the country, extracted irresponsibly, often by child labor, in very risky conditions
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Five African countries have decided to deploy a regional force in the country to fight active rebel groups, with planning for the force to begin with immediate effect
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The government has approved a plan to auction 16 oil blocks; Greenpeace Africa has highlighted the catastrophic consequences for the global climate and local communities, calling for the plan to be revoked
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The country joined the East African Community (EAC), an organisation formed by six other countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda), which aims at regional economic integration
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Construction of the 125 km Kasindi-Beni-Butembo road on the Uganda-Mpondwe border has begun
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo 27 million people - about a quarter of the population - faced severe food insecurity as of September 2021, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The bishops of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) have called on armed groups to lay down their arms in view of Pope Francis' visit scheduled for 2 July
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The international organisation Médecins Sans Frontières has asked the United Nations to allow them to provide assistance to communities in need in the conflict zones of Ituri, in the north-east of the country