The candidature campaign for a seat as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the period 2026-2027 was launched; the country had been elected twice: from 1982 to 1983 and again from 1991 to 1992

The country has announced plans to purchase an Earth observation satellite using $20 million in funding from Sicomines, a strategic mining partnership between Chinese and Congolese investors

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

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