China’s Security Bet in the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, home to some of the world’s richest deposits of cobalt, copper, and other critical minerals, anchors supply chains for everything from electric-vehicle batteries to advanced weapons systems. Since independence...

DRC Launches National Digital Plan and First AI Strategy to Become Regional Tech Hub by 2030

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has unveiled two landmark initiatives — the National Digital Plan 2026–2030 (PNN2) and its first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy — marking a major step toward positioning the country as a...

FONDAZIONE MILAN LAUNCHES SOCIAL COLLABORATION WITH FONDAZIONE MAMA SOFIA IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

Leveraging the Club's role and Fondazione Milan's ability to generate impact for the community: this is one of the pillars of the collaboration launched this summer by AC Milan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As a confirmation of this...

Montreal is home, but Pierre Kwenders' heart is in Kinshasa

For today's Sense of Place dispatch, we're sitting on the grassy banks near the Lachine Canal in Montreal. It's a gorgeous day in the city, people are riding their bicycles, and all you can hear is the faint hum of cicadas. This is where Pierre...

Nutritional Status and Severity of Atopic Dermatitis in Children in a Hospital Setting in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Introduction Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as “atopic eczema”, affects 15 to 20% of children in France.1 It is one of the most common reasons for pediatric dermatology consultations, representing the most frequent chronic dermatosis in...

Congo: Are M23 rebels really advancing toward Kinshasa?

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the leaders of the M23 rebels threatened to overthrow the government of President Felix Tshisekedi this week, shortly before a new round of talks in Qatar. Kinshasa responded by reaffirming its...

The ‘other’ Congo is Africa’s biggest wildlife secret

Earlier this year, Donald Trump admitted he didn’t know “what the Congo is” – and the American President is far from alone when it comes to geographical confusion over the region. Often mixed up with its neighbour the Democratic Republic of Congo...

Nigerian Officer Wins UN Award for Transforming Prisons in Congo

Olukemi Ibikunle, a corrections officer from Lagos, Nigeria, has just won the UN Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers for her current work as a peacekeeper in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She explains her recent...

Congo-Kinshasa: The External Situation Report N°04 on the Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was issued on 7 October, and contains data as ...

The Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) shows signs of containment, with no new confirmed or probable cases reported since our last update (Situation Report #3). However, one death, a 3-week-old...

Lawrence Okolie and David Adeleye to headline ‘historic’ show in Nigeria

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Congo pushes back against U.S. pressure on critical minerals {Business Africa}

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the world’s largest reserves of cobalt, a mineral vital for electric vehicle batteries and clean energy technologies. But Kinshasa is sending a clear message: it will no longer be a passive supplier of raw...

The key to saving potato cultivation amid climate disruption in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

CAPSA Luotu seed potato repository. Image by GreenAfia GreenAfia first published this article on September 10, 2025. Global Voices republished the article as part of a media partnership agreement. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),...

Red Cross warns of worsening health crisis in eastern DR Congo

KINSHASA, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- The healthcare system in conflict-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has sharply deteriorated, with most medical facilities suffering severe drug shortages and staff flight, the International Committee...

In DR Congo, M23 militia takes root as diplomacy stalls

While a peace deal is proving slow to take effect on the ground, the M23 armed group is consolidating its political and economic hold on the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It has begun recruiting officials and imposing taxes, as well...

M23 Militia Strengthen Political & Economic Control Over Mineral Rich DR Congo As Diplomacy Stalls

Although a peace agreement is struggling to take hold on the ground, the M23 armed group is strengthening its political and economic control over eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The group is actively appointing officials, collecting...

Global cobalt demand to rise by 4% in 2025 and by 6% in 2026

Global demand for cobalt is expected to rise by 4% in 2025 and by 6% in 2026, according to the Cobalt Institute. The forecast comes as the market faces the impact of supply restrictions imposed by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the...

Road to Peace: A Slippery Mountain to Climb for the DRC

Dr. Yvan Yenda Ilunga|Published 5 hours ago 7min Dr. Yvan Yenda Ilunga The path to peace for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes region is a path of bold moves and collective accountability. The current political and...

Kenfack's double-double helps Moanda stun hosts, New Gen

KINSHASA (DR Congo) – Moanda BB began their Road to BAL 2026 campaign on Sunday in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, with a determined 73-67 win over hosts ASB New Generation. Despite the crowd's overwhelming support for the Congolese team,...

Duchess of Edinburgh speaks out against sexual violence after secret DR Congo visit

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Kabila sentenced to death: What it means for DRC and what’s next

Former president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Joseph Kabila, was on Tuesday sentenced to death by a high military court on charges of treason, war crimes and other serious offences, in connection with the ongoing conflict in the...