… The reopening comes as nearly 31 million pupils are expected to attend school across the country this academic year, according to DRC Minister of State for National Education Raissa Malu, who officially launched the new school year Tuesday in the capital Kinshasa against a nation …
… The biannual championship initially scheduled to take place from September 7 to 21 in Kinshasa will now serve off from September 13 to 26 in Tunis. …
… The men’s national team began non-residential training at the Nyayo Gymnasium in Nairobi on Wednesday as preparations intensified for the championship, scheduled for 7–21 September in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. …
… WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the DRC capital, Kinshasa, on Tuesday, and was due to meet Tshisekedi on Wednesday, a spokesman told AFP, without giving further details. …
… The deadliest outbreak was between 2018 and 2020, with nearly 2,300 deaths out of 3,500 recorded cases.WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the DRC capital, Kinshasa, on Tuesday, and was due to meet Tshisekedi on Wednesday, a spokesman told AFP, without givi …
… On June 12, an opposition protest in the capital, Kinshasa, against the draft referendum law spiralled out of control, and several opposition members were wounded in clashes with pro-government activists and the police. …
… On June 12, an opposition protest in the capital, Kinshasa, against the draft referendum law spiralled out of control, and several opposition members were wounded in clashes with pro-government activists and the police. …
… Long before African governments spoke of regional integration, Congolese musicians had already united dance floors from Kinshasa to Nairobi, Kampala, Kigali, Bujumbura and Dar es Salaam. …
Kenyan manufacturers, exporters and logistics companies are seeking to tap the Democratic Republic of Congo market for exports, raw materials, investment and cross-border supply chains. Between 100 and 150 Kenyan and Congolese businesses, investors and government representatives are expected to participate in a DRC-Kenya Trade Mission and Investment Forum in Kinshasa from November 17 to 21.
Kenyan manufacturers, exporters and logistics companies are seeking to tap the Democratic Republic of Congo market for exports, raw materials, investment and cross-border supply chains. Between 100 and 150 Kenyan and Congolese businesses, investors and government representatives are expected to participate in a DRC-Kenya Trade Mission and Investment Forum in Kinshasa from November 17 to 21.
French coach Claude Le Roy, 78, made a losing start to his second stint with Congo Brazzaville as they were beaten 1-0 by Namibia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Le Roy, returning to coaching after five years away from Togo, has coached six African nations over a 41-year career with national teams.
The opposition C64 movement in DR Congo reported one of its supporters dead during an anti-government rally on Tuesday against a planned constitutional change that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third five-year term. Clashes between opposition protesters and pro-government gangs broke out in Kinshasa, with police deploying tear gas, though no official death toll has been released.
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo dispersed opposition protests in several cities on Tuesday against proposed constitutional changes that critics say could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term. Reuters witnesses reported tear gas and warning shots in Kinshasa, where the C64 opposition coalition organized the demonstrations.
Police fired tear gas as clashes erupted in Kinshasa on Tuesday between opposition supporters and pro-government activists during a rally against a proposed constitutional change. Opposition parties have united to stand against President Felix Tshisekedi's attempt to change the constitution so he can run for a third term, with the C64 coalition calling for nationwide action.
Police fired tear gas as clashes erupted in Kinshasa on Tuesday between opposition supporters and pro-government activists during a rally against President Felix Tshisekedi's proposed constitutional change, which would allow him to run for a third term. Opposition parties' C64 coalition called for nationwide action, with tensions also running high in other major cities where police fired warning shots and made arrests.
Former members of the "Kuluna" gang, drafted into a paramilitary National Service force and nicknamed "builders," have been clearing rubbish from Kinshasa's streets since June. The recruits have been praised for improving sanitation but also accused of beating and abusing citizens.
Former members of the "Kuluna" gang, now serving in a paramilitary National Service force, have been deployed on Kinshasa's streets since June to clear rubbish and clean storm drains. While residents praise the improved cleanliness, the recruits have also been accused of beating and abusing fellow citizens.
A fire broke out at Ujamaa primary school in Bukavu, DR Congo, on Thursday while children were in lessons, triggering a stampede and causing students to jump from upper floors. At least 14 children were killed, according to local and health sources.
Congolese music star Fally Ipupa headlines a concert at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on Saturday, September 5, alongside South African Amapiano acts Kamo Mphela and DJ Maphorisa, and Kenyan and Congolese performers including Kodong Klan.
Schools across the Democratic Republic of the Congo reopened for the new academic year with handwashing stations, temperature checks, and restrictions on close physical contact in Ebola-affected eastern regions. In Bunia and Beni, some classrooms remained partly filled due to family hesitation about safety while Ebola transmission remained active.
A leading DRC opposition figure has called on President Felix Tshisekedi to "give up" proposed constitutional changes that could allow him to seek a third term, with elections two years away and tensions high between government and opponents since parliament approved the proposal.
The 2026 Men's African Nations Volleyball Championship has been moved from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Tunisia due to an Ebola outbreak, with the tournament now scheduled for September 13–26 in Tunis instead of September 7–21 in Kinshasa. Kenya is among sixteen countries competing in the championship.
Kenya's Wafalme Stars have begun preparations for the 2026 CAVB African Men's Nations Championship in Kinshasa (7–21 September), marking the team's first appearance at the tournament as they seek to establish themselves among Africa's leading volleyball nations and advance toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
An opinion piece argues that decades of explanation for the eastern DRC conflict have focused narrowly on minerals, foreign interference, and military action while ignoring people's rights and political failures, and that finding a sustainable solution requires moving beyond these simplistic narratives to confront the conflict's underlying causes.
The World Health Organization's Director-General arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for talks with President Felix Tshisekedi as the country's 17th Ebola outbreak spreads at an "exceptional" pace. The outbreak, declared on May 15, has recorded 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths.
The WHO director general has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for meetings with President Felix Tshisekedi as the Ebola epidemic spreads at an "exceptional" pace. The country's 17th Ebola outbreak, declared in May, has recorded 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths, with the Bundibugyo virus variant currently lacking a vaccine or treatment.
Democratic Republic of Congo's constitutional court approved a proposal allowing President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term after a referendum, despite the current constitution limiting him to two terms ending in 2028. The process would require a panel of experts, constituent assembly approval by three-fifths majority, and a public vote.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's constitutional court approved a proposal that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to run for a third term after a referendum. Tshisekedi, in power since 2019, is constitutionally required to step down at the end of his second five-year term in 2028, but has suggested he would accept a third term if people wanted him to.
An opinion piece praises the seben—the instrumental climax of Congolese rumba featuring lead guitar and drums—as one of Africa's greatest musical traditions, highlighting its ability to inspire joy and participation through the work of musicians like J. B. Mpiana.
Spain's 2026 World Cup final squad includes players of African descent, such as 19-year-old Lamine Yamal (Moroccan father, Equatorial Guinean mother) and Nico Williams (Ghanaian parents), while Argentina's squad is widely cited as the only one among the 48 tournament teams without a single Black player.
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is the "fastest growing" ever, with 1,759 confirmed cases and 600 deaths since mid-May, according to African health authorities and the WHO. The Africa CDC head said the current outbreak is spreading faster than previous ones, including the 2013-16 West Africa epidemic, with case numbers doubling every 28 days.
The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 600 people among 1,759 confirmed cases since mid-May, making it the "fastest growing" outbreak ever according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. The virus is doubling every 28 days and spreading faster than response efforts can be deployed.
Washington became the world's most polluted major city after a massive Independence Day fireworks show featuring 850,000 fireworks launched in 40 minutes, according to IQAir data. Fine particulate matter spiked dramatically during the display, which was delayed by over an hour due to a thunderstorm.
Washington became temporarily the most polluted major city in the world following an Independence Day fireworks display that launched 850,000 fireworks in 40 minutes, according to IQAir data. Fine particulate matter levels spiked significantly during the show, which was delayed over an hour by thunderstorm before starting near midnight.
Health workers in Democratic Republic of Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak have threatened to strike over unpaid allowances, difficult conditions, and shortages of supplies, risking disruption to contact tracing and patient care. The outbreak has claimed 508 lives from 1,561 confirmed infections, with 75 health workers infected and 17 deaths among medics.
Opposition in the Democratic Republic of Congo has called demonstrations in the capital and other cities to demand the resignation of President Felix Tshisekedi, who they say is trying to change the constitution to enable a third term. Tshisekedi, who came to power in 2019, has stated he would accept a third term if the people wanted it, and parliament has adopted a bill for a constitutional referendum on which the Constitutional Court is now reviewing.
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 400 people among 1,406 confirmed cases since May 15, with a fatality rate of just over 31 percent. The highly infectious disease has spread from northeastern Ituri province to nearby regions and the major city of Kisangani, nearly 600 kilometres away, with Uganda also reporting cases.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government has banned large gatherings in four provinces including the capital Kinshasa due to an Ebola outbreak in the country's northeast. The ban comes ahead of a planned opposition march on July 8 against government plans the opposition says would enable the president to remain in power.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned mass gatherings in Kinshasa and three other provinces to halt the spread of Ebola, which has been detected in three eastern provinces roughly 1,800 km away. Opposition figures have criticized the order, alleging it is a political move to block a protest march scheduled for 8 July, though the government has not responded.