Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The malaria vaccine in child care will be officially introduced in the country at the end of October in accordance with the global strategy to eliminate malaria by 2030
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The 2026 edition of the Katanga Business Meeting has been held in Kolwezi; the event was dedicated to the challenges of industrialization, investment and local processing of mineral resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus first in Ituri province and now in Kinshasa - with cases in Uganda - has been declared by WHO a public health emergency of international concern PHEIC but currently not a pandemic emergency
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Central Bank says about $8,5 billion out of 10 billion in cash imported into DRC in 2025 disappeared from the formal banking system, raising concerns over money laundering and illicit financial flows; authorities are planning tighter rules for 2027
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo A ban on divisionism and hate speech has been announced in areas under the control of the AFC/M23 rebel movement; The Governor of North Kivu province has cited growing concerns about ethnic and tribal messaging