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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of the DRC: in Goma, a campaign to "boost vaccination coverage" against measles

In Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, a vaccination campaign against measles has been initiated to enhance coverage, particularly among children under five who are at high risk.

Mar 23 • 09:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Central Africa: Intensified UPDF Patrols Reduce Cross-Border Militia Attacks On Lake Albert

Increased patrols by the Uganda People's Defence Forces on Lake Albert have led to a significant decrease in attacks on Ugandan fishermen by militiamen from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mar 23 • 08:31 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

DRC's Tshisekedi tasks PM with plan to save struggling national airline

President Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC has tasked his prime minister with creating a strategy to rescue the state-owned airline, Congo Airways, which is suffering from financial and operational issues.

Mar 22 • 13:58 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: President Tshisekedi calls for a recovery plan for Congo Airways

President Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has called for a comprehensive recovery plan for the national airline, Congo Airways, which is in a critical state with no operational aircraft.

Mar 22 • 05:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: The Debate on Constitutional Reform Raises the Question of Adherence to Existing Rules

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, discussions on potential constitutional reform are overshadowing the more critical issue of adhering to existing legal frameworks, according to a recent Institute Ebuteli report.

Mar 22 • 00:42 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: French Overtakes Arabic to Become World's Fourth Most Spoken Language

French has surpassed Arabic to become the fourth most spoken language worldwide, with a report indicating 396 million French speakers by 2025, largely due to African populations.

Mar 22 • 00:21 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Young Congolese Author Pascal Boroto Wins African Literary Prize

Pascal Boroto, a young author from the Democratic Republic of Congo, has won the Voix d'Afriques literature prize for his debut novel inspired by his journalist mother.

Mar 22 • 00:20 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: According to the Ebuteli Institute, "the practice of power has weakened the institutional balance"

The Ebuteli Institute in the Democratic Republic of Congo argues that discussions on constitutional revision may distract from more pressing issues related to the effective implementation of existing laws.

Mar 21 • 07:35 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Headline: resignation of Modeste Bahati, panic in Kinshasa, Stanis Bujakera and the facts

Modeste Bahati resigned as the second vice-president of the Senate amid political tension following a petition for his impeachment.

Mar 21 • 06:46 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: a new report confirms the uncontrolled increase in the payroll in the public service

A recent report confirms a significant increase in the payroll for civil servants in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rising from $2.75 billion in 2021 to an estimated $4.58 billion in 2025.

Mar 21 • 03:49 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC and European Union sign a partnership to strengthen mining governance in Congo

The European Union has signed a partnership with the Democratic Republic of the Congo to invest €45 million in mining governance and technology development by 2029.

Mar 20 • 10:06 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

African states agree to ‘de-escalate tensions’ after Washington talks

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have agreed to measures aimed at reducing conflict after diplomatic talks in Washington.

Mar 20 • 09:17 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The Congolese Pascal Boroto, winner of the 5th edition of the Voices of Africa literary award

Pascal Boroto from the Democratic Republic of Congo has won the 5th edition of the Voices of Africa literary prize for his debut novel, 'The Name of My Mother.'

Mar 20 • 07:50 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Resumption of the peace process between the DRC and Rwanda: what have Kinshasa and Kigali really committed to?

The DRC and Rwanda have reportedly agreed on 'concrete measures' to revive their fragile peace process during a meeting in Washington, but the exact commitments are still unclear.

Mar 20 • 04:10 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Francophonie: Meeting the Congolese Poet Do Nsoseme

The article explores the life and work of Congolese poet Do Nsoseme, highlighting her contributions to the slam poetry scene in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and her feminist activism.

Mar 19 • 23:36 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In the DRC, the European Union commits to strengthening mining governance

The European Union is investing 45 million euros in Africa from 2026 to 2029 to enhance mining governance, with a significant focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Mar 19 • 18:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Jihadist violence in Nigeria and DRC rose sharply last year even as global deaths from terror fell

Jihadist violence surged in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2025, despite a global decline in terrorist fatalities to the lowest in a decade.

Mar 19 • 05:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: Modeste Bahati resigns from his position as second vice-president of the Senate

Modeste Bahati has resigned from his position as the second vice-president of the Senate in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prior to a Senate vote on a petition against him.

Mar 18 • 22:57 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Attack on Upemba Park in the DRC: Time for Psychological Reconstruction

Two weeks after a deadly attack on the Upemba National Park in the DRC, calls for psychological recovery are emerging amid the lack of judicial investigation into the incident.

Mar 18 • 20:04 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Ex-Belgian diplomat faces trial over Lumumba assassination

Former Belgian diplomat Etienne Davignon is set to stand trial for his alleged role in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, over sixty years ago.

Mar 18 • 12:59 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

'Abandoned by the world': Congolese rights activist calls for justice, peace and equal respect

Dismas Kitenge Senga, a rights activist in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlights the dire humanitarian situation in conflict zones and the challenges posed by the ongoing instability and foreign interference.

Mar 18 • 10:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Belgian aristocrat to be tried for the murder of Congo's first prime minister

A Belgian aristocrat, who served as a diplomat and European commissioner, is set to face trial for his alleged involvement in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mar 18 • 09:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

DRC-Rwanda: Washington wants to revive discussions between Kinshasa and Kigali

The United States is looking to revitalize discussions between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda amidst ongoing tensions between the two nations.

Mar 18 • 03:57 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Trial of 93-Year-Old Diplomat Over the Murder of Patrice Lumumba

A 93-year-old diplomat is on trial for his alleged involvement in the murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mar 17 • 16:05 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC welcomes the creation of a gold refinery in Kalemie, civil society calls for transparency

In the DRC, civil society celebrates the inauguration of an industrial gold refinery in Kalemie while demanding transparency regarding the partnership contract involved.

Mar 17 • 09:16 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of the DRC: gunfire exchanges in Mugunga, armed men killed and arrested, according to AFC/M23

Armed clashes occurred in Mugunga, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to several armed men being killed and arrested during a confrontation with AFC/M23.

Mar 17 • 04:03 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In DRC, what priority for the economic and financial penal court?

The DRC's President Tshisekedi has announced the establishment of a specialized court to combat economic and financial crimes, discussed by guest Jimmy Kande on Afrique Midi.

Mar 16 • 16:26 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

DRC: President Tshisekedi Creates Financial and Economic Criminal Court

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has established a new court dedicated to addressing economic and financial crimes to enhance the country's judicial efficiency.

Mar 16 • 14:23 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of the DRC: the army announces the arrest of two Wazalendo militia leaders

The Congolese army has arrested two leaders of local armed groups allied with government forces in their fight against the AFC/M23 rebellion in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mar 16 • 12:48 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DR Congo: Opening of the new parliamentary session

The new parliamentary session in the Democratic Republic of the Congo begins amid ongoing discussions about the war in the eastern region and the ratification of peace accords with Rwanda.

Mar 16 • 07:36 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: Félix Tshisekedi establishes the economic and financial criminal court by ordinance

President Félix Tshisekedi has established a new economic and financial criminal court in the DRC to address corruption and financial crimes more effectively.

Mar 16 • 05:09 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China’s new security era in Africa: protecting assets, citizens from DR Congo to Somalia

China is shifting its approach to securing its interests and citizens in Africa, particularly in conflict-prone areas like Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mar 14 • 10:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: a UN agency report warns of the increase in human rights violations in 2025

A UN report highlights a disturbing 20% increase in documented human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2025, primarily attributed to armed groups.

Mar 14 • 04:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Headlines: the death of a French humanitarian in Goma, in eastern DRC

A French humanitarian, Karine Buisset, was killed in a drone strike in Goma, eastern DRC, raising concerns about accountability in conflict zones.

Mar 13 • 10:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

[ICYMI] DR Congo drop NFF-disputed players for play-offs

The Democratic Republic of Congo has excluded two players from its World Cup play-off squad following a complaint by the Nigeria Football Federation regarding their eligibility.

Mar 13 • 08:14 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

DR Congo authorities begin investigations into drone strike

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have initiated investigations following a drone strike that killed a French aid worker and targeted buildings associated with UN personnel.

Mar 12 • 15:27 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: peace processes increasingly fragile after a drone attack in Goma

A drone attack in Goma, DRC, which killed three civilians, including a French humanitarian worker, threatens the fragile peace processes in the region.

Mar 12 • 10:31 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

World Cup 2026: DRC relies on continuity to seek qualification in playoffs

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) national football team aims for World Cup qualification by maintaining a consistent squad for the intercontinental playoffs.

Mar 12 • 09:55 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Drone strike hits Goma killing aid worker and civilians

A drone strike in Goma, eastern DRC, resulted in the deaths of a French aid worker and several civilians.

Mar 11 • 21:24 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Israeli billionaire's firm settles DR Congo graft probe for $30 million

A Dutch investigation has led to the settlement of a corruption case involving Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler's firm, which has paid $30 million to resolve allegations of bribery in mining deals in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mar 11 • 21:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Who was the French humanitarian Karine Buisset, killed by a drone strike in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

Karine Buisset, a French humanitarian working with UNICEF, was killed in a drone strike in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting the dangers faced by aid workers in conflict zones.

Mar 11 • 20:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

A drone attack kills three people, including a French aid worker, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

A drone strike in Goma, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a French aid worker, prompting international condemnation.

Mar 11 • 18:17 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

DRC youth disillusioned by politics ahead of presidential elections

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, young people express deep disillusionment with politics as presidential elections approach.

Mar 11 • 11:08 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

DRC: Airstrikes on the city of Goma kill several, Emmanuel Macron announces that a French UNICEF humanitarian worker has been killed

Airstrikes in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, have resulted in multiple casualties, including the death of a French UNICEF humanitarian worker, as reported by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Mar 11 • 11:04 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Congolese man who worked for notorious intelligence agency stayed in Canada for 8 years after refugee claim

A Congolese man linked to a notorious intelligence agency faces deportation from Canada after spending eight years in the country following a rejected refugee claim.

Mar 11 • 10:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

M23 rebel group accuses DRC government of targeting civilians after drone strike

The M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo has accused the government of targeting civilians in a drone strike that destroyed a residence, allegedly occupied by UN personnel.

Mar 11 • 09:51 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Drone strikes on M23-held DR Congo city kill several people

Drone strikes in Goma, a city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo controlled by the M23 militia, have resulted in multiple fatalities, with accusations directed at the Congolese army.

Mar 11 • 08:45 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"Contract of the Century" DR Congo-China: "It is good news that this audit is being launched"

A significant audit of the 2008 DR Congo-China economic agreement has been announced, aiming to address concerns regarding its transparency and equity.

Mar 11 • 05:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Chinese-operated mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused a health crisis

The Chinese-operated Tenke Fungurume mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to severe health issues among local residents due to toxic emissions.

Mar 10 • 12:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Southeast of the DRC: An investigation accuses the mining giant CMOC of pollution causing a health crisis

An international report accuses the mining giant CMOC of causing pollution and a health crisis in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mar 10 • 07:45 UTC

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