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Tensions rises in eastern Congo

Andrew Mbeki September 18, 2025

Congo Tensions are escalating in eastern Congo as the M23 rebel group and government forces dig in along the frontlines — threatening fragile peace efforts. Over the weekend, M23 staged a military parade in Goma, showcasing more than 7,000 new recruits. The group claimed the fighters included

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Boat mishap killed many students in Congo

Andrew Mbeki September 12, 2025

Congo A motorized boat capsized in northwestern Congo’s Equateur Province, killing at least 86 people, state media reported Friday. The state news agency reported that the accident occurred on Wednesday in Basankusu territory, and that most of the victims were students. It was not immediately clear what caused the accident although state media attributed it […]

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Ebola cases in Congo continue to rise

Andrew Mbeki September 12, 2025

Congo The number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo’s southern Kasai province has more than doubled in a week since a new outbreak was confirmed there, Africa’s top public health agency said Thursday. The number of suspected cases has increased from 28 to 68 in recent days, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

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Congo marred with gang rape, murder, tortue, UN raises concern

Eric Jabulani September 6, 2025

United Nations Congo’s armed forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have committed crimes including gang rape, sexual slavery, torture, killings of civilians and other “horrific” atrocities in eastern Congo over the last year, the U.N. human rights office said Friday. It said the governments of both countries bear responsibility. A new report by a fact-finding team […]

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Again, Ebola outbreak in Congo

Andrew Mbeki September 6, 2025

Congo The World Health Organization said it dispatched its experts alongside Congo’s Rapid Response Team to Kasai province to strengthen disease surveillance, treatment and infection prevention and control in health facilities. It is also delivering supplies including personal protective equipment, mobile laboratory equipment and medical supplies. Congo has a stockpile of

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WHO declears Mpox outbreak no threat

Howard Mildilton September 6, 2025

WHO The World Health Organization no longer considers the mpox outbreak in Africa to be an international health emergency, the U.N. agency’s director said Friday. The new form of mpox emerged in early 2024 in Congo and neighboring African countries, spread through close contact including sex. WHO declared it a global health emergency in August […]

Politics

Congo launches electoral roll revision ahead of presidential polls

Eric Jabulani September 3, 2025

Congo The Republic of Congo has launched a revision of its electoral rolls ahead of the presidential poll due to take place in March next year. On Monday, across the capital, Brazzaville, banners could be seen emphasising the importance of the process, which is set to last two months. Officials say the operation aims to […]

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Talks begin on disarmament of rebel groups in eastern Congo

Andrew Mbeki September 1, 2025

Congo The third round of Congo peace talks facilitated by the East Africa regional bloc opened in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, on Monday with a plan to discuss reforms that will facilitate disarmament of rebel groups. Kenyan President William Ruto and Burundi’s Évariste Ndayishimiye attended the Monday opening session in person, while the presidents of Congo, […]

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Eastern Congo records 140 death linked to M23 in July

Andrew Mbeki August 20, 2025

Congo At least 140 civilians were killed in July by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a new report released by Human Rights Watch. The group warns that the actual death toll may exceed 300, aligning with similar estimates from the United Nations. The killings occurred despite ongoing peace efforts, […]