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The expulsion of a Congolese officer has hindered the ceasefire verification mechanism in eastern DRC, exacerbating tensions in the region.
Goma · nord-kivu··1 source(s)
Local authorities report that at least three civilians were killed during an armed attack in Beni Territory on August 2.
Beni · nord-kivu··1 source(s)
In Ituri province, 11 ex-hostages were released following joint offensives by the FARDC and UPDF against the ADF. This operation was praised by local authorities.
Ituri · ituri··1 source(s)
Nine hostages held by the ADF managed to escape following bombings carried out by the FARDC-UPDF coalition in the Mambasa area.
Mambasa · ituri··1 source(s)
Growing insecurity in Mambasa has led to the abandonment of mining sites, negatively impacting the local economy and the livelihoods of residents.
Mambasa · ituri··1 source(s)
Residents of Uvira observed a dead city day to demand material reinforcement for the armed forces and local self-defense groups in the face of increasing insecurity.
Uvira · sud-kivu··1 source(s)
Residents of Uvira observed a city-wide shutdown to demand increased material support for the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) and Wazalendo in response to rising insecurity in the area.
Uvira · sud-kivu··1 source(s)
The security situation in Uvira has deteriorated with four dead and several injured reported in just four days, exacerbating residents' fears.
Uvira · sud-kivu··1 source(s)
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a spectacular escape occurred at Luebo prison, where about fifty inmates escaped. Authorities suggest a meticulously planned operation, possibly involving security agents. The population lives in fear as searches continue.
Luebo · kasai··1 source(s)
A significant theft occurred at the Malole Sainte Agnès General House of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Kananga, Kasaï Occidental province. About twenty armed men in military uniforms attacked the nuns, beating and tying them up to extract information.
Kananga · kasai··1 source(s)
The territorial prison of Luebo, in the Kasaï province, was completely emptied after the escape of about fifty inmates, who took weapons and fled the guards. Authorities describe it as a carefully planned operation.
Luebo · kasai··1 source(s)
A mobile laboratory has been deployed 60 km from Kinshasa following a suspected case of Ebola, to contain any potential outbreak.
Kinshasa · kinshasa··1 source(s)
Authorities in Kinshasa have urged residents to remain calm after a suspicious boat was intercepted in Maluku, raising concerns about the spread of Ebola.
Maluku · kinshasa··1 source(s)
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has scaled up its response to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC as critical supplies reach frontline teams.
Kinshasa · kinshasa··1 source(s)
WHO report indicates an increase of over 56.4% in suspected cholera cases over the last six weeks in the DRC.
Kinshasa · kinshasa··1 source(s)
A boat on the Congo River was intercepted in Kinshasa due to a suspected Ebola case on board. Over 200 people are on board, and medical teams have been deployed to examine them.
Kinshasa · kinshasa··1 source(s)
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than the response efforts. He visited Kinshasa to discuss the challenges related to this outbreak.
Maluku · kinshasa··1 source(s)
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC was spreading faster than the response efforts. He visited Kinshasa to discuss challenges related to the outbreak.
Maluku · kinshasa··1 source(s)
The WHO Director-General visited the Democratic Republic of Congo as the country faces its 17th Ebola outbreak, with over 3,800 cases and 1,751 deaths recorded since May 15.
Kinshasa · kinshasa··1 source(s)
A 100-bed treatment center has been inaugurated in Bunia to enhance the response to Ebola outbreaks in the Ituri region.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
Ituri province remains the epicenter of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the DRC, with 2,988 confirmed cases and 1,238 deaths reported as of July 27, 2026.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
On July 29, 2026, the DRC reported a total of 3,442 confirmed cases of Ebola, with 1,521 deaths. 797 patients are hospitalized in isolation, and 82 new cases have been recorded.
Ituri · ituri··1 source(s)
The Ebola outbreak, declared on May 15, is intensifying with a continuous increase in cases and deaths, affecting several provinces including Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo shows no signs of slowing down, with 3,605 confirmed cases and nearly 1,500 deaths in just 11 weeks.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
The largest Ebola treatment center in the country is under construction in Bunia to address the current outbreak.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have strengthened Ebola diagnostic capacity in Kasenyi, a strategic crossing point, through the deployment of a mobile laboratory. This allows for rapid confirmation of suspected cases and improves epidemic response.
Tchomia · ituri··1 source(s)
A new 100-bed Ebola treatment centre opened in Bunia, Ituri Province, to address the growing number of patients amid the outbreak.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have strengthened Ebola diagnostic capacity in Kasenyi through a mobile laboratory, allowing for rapid results and better case management.
Kasenyi · ituri··1 source(s)
A new 100-bed Ebola treatment centre opened in the town of Bunia in Ituri Province to help address the growing number of patients.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
The decrease in international aid undermines the support for the most vulnerable in eastern DRC, where the Ebola epidemic is ongoing.
Mongbwalu · ituri··1 source(s)
The WHO Director-General visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the country is facing its 17th Ebola outbreak, with over 3,800 cases and 1,751 deaths recorded since May 15.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
Chinese mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo deny allegations of uranium contamination in their operations. These claims raise concerns about environmental safety.
Lubumbashi · haut-katanga··1 source(s)
In Kindu, teachers have decided to boycott deliberations to demand the payment of their bonuses. This protest movement aims to draw attention to their working conditions.
Kindu · maniema··1 source(s)
A 48-carat diamond was discovered in Kamambaji, in the Tshikapa territory. According to the Provincial Mines Inspection, it never arrived in Tshikapa to be submitted for expertise at the Center for Expertise, Evaluation, and Certification.
Tshikapa · kasai··1 source(s)
Chinese mining companies in the DRC have rejected accusations of excessive uranium content in their cobalt, stating that the allegations are unfounded.
Lubumbashi · haut-katanga··1 source(s)
Former North Kivu governor Carly Nzanzu Kasivita denounced increased tax pressure, with taxes being multiplied by ten under the state of siege.
Goma · nord-kivu··1 source(s)
Increasing insecurity in Mambasa has led to the desertion of mining squares, severely impacting the local economy.
Mambasa · ituri··1 source(s)
The DRC commemorated the National Genocost Day, a concept referring to the human and social cost of conflicts related to the exploitation of natural resources. The government clarified its strategy, announcing the creation of a national museum and an international advocacy for the recognition of genocide.
Kisangani · tshopo··1 source(s)
A study reveals that the spread of the Ebola virus in DRC may have begun as early as January, raising concerns among health authorities.
Mbandaka · equateur··1 source(s)
Air Congo is set to launch a flight from Kinshasa to Paris, marking an expansion of its European routes following the opening of the Brussels-Kinshasa line.
Kinshasa · kinshasa··1 source(s)
DRC announced the signing of a comprehensive agreement on the surrender of the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda (FDLR), an armed group active in the eastern part of the country, marking a significant advancement in the peace process with Rwanda.
Goma · nord-kivu··1 source(s)
A man was arrested in Brazzaville in connection with the murder of Vally Amisi, a Congolese sports entrepreneur who was killed in Kinshasa last April. Congolese authorities are preparing for his transfer to Kinshasa.
Kinshasa · kinshasa··1 source(s)
The DRC inaugurated a new drinking water capture and treatment plant in Kamina, aimed at supplying approximately 230,000 residents, marking a significant advancement in improving access to drinking water.
Kamina · lomami··1 source(s)
Armed clashes have intensified in the highlands of Fizi and Mwenga, causing new population displacements and increasing humanitarian needs.
Fizi · sud-kivu··1 source(s)
The response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is hindered by worker protests demanding late payments.
Beni · nord-kivu··1 source(s)
Chinese mining companies in the DRC have rejected accusations regarding excessive uranium content in their cobalt.
Lualaba · lualaba··1 source(s)
The opposition in the Democratic Republic of Congo is voicing concerns over the validation of a law that could influence the electoral process.
Kinshasa · kinshasa··1 source(s)