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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    They include the M23, which has seized vast swathes of territory in eastern DRC, and which the government in Kinshasa accuses Rwanda of backing.Kinshasa accused Rwanda in its court filing of "abuses, committed as part of a campaign of genocide and serious, widespread human rights

    Kinshasa takes Rwanda to ICJ, alleging abuses in DR Congo
  3. Citizen Digital

    The patient "boarded a commercial flight from Kinshasa and was almost asymptomatic -- except for headaches", the French health ministry said.

    Global Ebola risk 'remains low', WHO chief says
  4. Citizen Digital

    The patient "boarded a commercial flight from Kinshasa and was almost asymptomatic -- except for headaches", the French health ministry said.

    Global Ebola risk 'remains low', WHO chief says
  5. The Standard

    "I didn't seek a third term, but I am telling you this: if the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi said recently at a rare press conference in the capital, Kinshasa.If a revision of the constitution were necessary, "it will never be done without consul

    DR Congo president sets stage to stay in power
  6. The Standard

    nd him danced, sang and blew whistles throughout the games, Mboladinga remained motionless for the entire 90 minutes, raising one arm in tribute to the country's independence hero and first Prime Minister, Patrice Lumumba.The pose replicates a famous statue of Lumumba in Kinshasa

    DR Congo's 90-minute standing superfan Lumumba finally arrives at the World Cup
  7. The Standard

    "When I removed the needle, the blood kept flowing and my fingers were covered in it," he told AFP in Kinshasa."We had no gloves, no gowns, no masks as we do today." Fifty years later, and now aged 84, Muyembe is still on the front line against a virus he helped uncover as the DR

    'We have always won': Ebola pioneer still on front line at 84
  8. Citizen Digital

    ol via REUTERS Audio By Vocalize Democratic Republic of Congo's Senate has adopted a bill to change the constitution ​which could open the door to a ‌third term in office for President Felix Tshisekedi, days after a protest against the bill turned violent in the ​capital Kinshasa

    Congo Senate adopts bill that could lead to new term for president
  9. Citizen Digital

    Follow on Twitter Opposition supporters prepare to demonstrate, while riot police amass around Congolese opposition presidential candidate Martin Fayulu's headquarters to block a protest by the opposition who are calling for a re-run of last week's national election, in Kinshasa

    Opposition figures injured as DR Congo clashes at anti-govt rally
  10. Citizen Digital

    But it has ramped up since, led by experts at the Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale in Kinshasa, although challenges with access remain due to insecurity and armed conflict in the ​worst-hit provinces.

    Ebola testing stalled in three Congo labs due to shortages, says WHO
  11. The Standard

    The Kenyans will now be among the 16 teams that will be chasing African glory from September 7 to 21 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

    Wafalme Stars conquer Zone Five to qualify for African championship
Sport

African volleyball championship relocated from DRC to Tunisia

The News

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.

21 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. African volleyball championship relocated from DRC to Tunisia

    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.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Thursday 13 August

  1. Kenya's Wafalme Stars pursue African title at inaugural continental 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.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 9 August

  1. DRC conflict narratives must address political failures, not just resources

    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.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 6 August

  1. WHO chief visits DR Congo amid intensifying Ebola epidemic

    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.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 5 August

  1. WHO chief visits DR Congo amid intensifying Ebola outbreak

    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.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 July

  1. DRC constitutional court approves path for Tshisekedi third-term bid

    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.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 July

  1. DR Congo constitutional court approves Tshisekedi third-term referendum proposal

    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.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 July

  1. Congolese seben celebrates African music's transformative power

    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.

    25 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 19 July

  1. Spain's World Cup squad built on African heritage, Argentina's not

    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.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 10 July

  1. Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola outbreak deadliest on record

    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.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 9 July

  1. Ebola outbreak in DR Congo grows faster than any previous

    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.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Trump's Independence Day fireworks briefly made Washington world's most polluted city

    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.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Washington briefly world's most polluted city after July 4 fireworks

    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.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. DRC health workers threaten Ebola response strike

    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.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 3 July

  1. DR Congo opposition protests against president's third-term bid

    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.

    3 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills over 400 people

    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.

    3 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 1 July

  1. DR Congo bans large gatherings in four provinces

    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.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 30 June

  1. DR Congo bans mass gatherings in capital to prevent Ebola spread

    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.

    30 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kenya must reject EU asylum externalisation plan

    The Standard's opinion piece warns that Kenya is being considered by the European Union as a destination for rejected asylum seekers as part of Europe's migration externalisation strategy. The author argues that such an arrangement would violate Kenya's sovereignty and international refugee law, and represents the Global North outsourcing responsibilities to the Global South.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 29 June

  1. UN reports unlawful killings and sexual violence in eastern DRC

    A UN independent commission on human rights documented allegations of unlawful killings, sexual violence including sexual slavery, forced recruitment, and attacks on schools and health facilities in North and South Kivu provinces, amid a surge of unrest in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where the army battles the Rwandan-backed M23 group.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. DRC files genocide case against Rwanda at ICJ

    The Democratic Republic of Congo filed a case at the International Court of Justice on Friday accusing Rwanda of atrocities, genocide, and widespread human rights violations in eastern DRC since 1996, including massacres, extrajudicial executions, torture, and sexual violence. Kinshasa also accuses Rwanda of backing the M23 rebel group, which Rwanda denies.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 25 June

  1. WHO chief: global Ebola risk remains low after France case

    The World Health Organization chief said the global risk from an Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains low, after France confirmed its first case in a doctor who had returned from the DR Congo. He warned against over-reaction and said there is no need for panic, though he noted that almost 80 health workers have been infected during the outbreak, which has also affected Uganda.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. WHO chief says global Ebola risk remains low

    The World Health Organization chief said Wednesday that global risk from an Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of Congo "remains low," after France confirmed its first case in a doctor who had returned from the DR Congo. The WHO chief warned against "over-reaction" and said there is "no need for panic," though he noted the case reminds of risks faced by health workers, of whom almost 80 have been infected.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 23 June

  1. DR Congo president pursues constitutional change for third term

    President Felix Tshisekedi is preparing to pass a law that could allow a third term by amending the constitution, with a bill for a referendum on constitutional reform already adopted by parliament. Tshisekedi's current second term ends in December 2028, and he says he will accept a third term if the people want it and it is approved through a referendum.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. DR Congo superfan Lumumba arrives at World Cup in Mexico

    Michael Nkuka Mboladinga, a prominent DR Congo supporter known for standing motionless for 90 minutes with one arm raised during matches as a tribute to independence hero Patrice Lumumba, has arrived in Guadalajara, Mexico, after overcoming travel setbacks to attend the World Cup.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Ebola pioneer at 84 leads Congo's 17th outbreak response

    Jean-Jacques Muyembe, the Congolese doctor who helped discover Ebola in 1976, continues fighting the virus on the front line at age 84 as the Democratic Republic of Congo battles its 17th outbreak, with 808 infections and 192 deaths reported by the WHO.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Congo Senate approves constitutional amendment enabling presidential term reset

    The Democratic Republic of Congo's Senate has adopted a bill that would allow a constitutional referendum to reset President Felix Tshisekedi's term limit, potentially enabling him to serve a third term as if it were his first. All 89 senators present voted in favour; the bill still requires presidential signature.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  1. DR Congo opposition figures injured in anti-constitution rally

    Two opposition figures were injured on Friday at a rally against government plans to change the constitution in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which was broken up by police after clashes with pro-government supporters. President Felix Tshisekedi, in power since 2019, has indicated he would accept a third term "if the people wish it" following a referendum on constitutional reform.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Three Congo labs halt Ebola testing due to reagent shortages

    Three laboratories in the Democratic Republic of Congo have run out of supplies needed to test for Ebola, according to the WHO. The labs in Bukavu, Lwiro, and Goma are awaiting reagents to resume work on backlogged samples as the outbreak of the Bundibugyo species continues to grow.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 7 June

  1. Kenya's Wafalme Stars win Zone Five volleyball qualifiers

    Kenya's men's national volleyball team swept the CAVB Zone Five qualifiers in Kampala, winning all five matches without dropping a set to qualify for the 2026 African Nations Championship in Kinshasa.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

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