Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Seventeen people taken hostage in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were executed by CODECO (Cooperative for the Development of Congo) community militia on Sunday
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Over 100 deaths have been caused by recent, still unidentified infection that is spreading in Kwango region showing a very high mortality rate; DRC has announced 'maximum alert' and surveillance levels have been raised in ports and airports worldwide
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Since October 20, the rebel armed group M23 has defied the peace agreement in place, continuing to engage in military activities in the North Kivu province, sparking international fears of further instability in the area and worsening civilians' suffering
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi, during a recent speech, proposed amending the country's constitution, bringing up the idea of changing presidential term limits, while Tshisekedi himself had previously pledged to 'scrupulously respect constitutional obligations'
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Mandombe writing, a unique style of writing taught by the Kimbanguist church, is gaining popularity; church leaders claim it has the potential to stimulate the creativity, spirituality and academic skills of all Africans