Dr. Congo
Sexual Violence Surged Amid War in DRC’s North Kivu- UN
A United Nations report has revealed that healthcare providers in the war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) treated more than 17,000 victims of sexual violence over just five months last year. The report, released on Thursday, said the cases were registered in the province of North Kivu between January and May last year, […]
DR Congo and Rwanda Hold First Talks Since Signing Peace Deal
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have taken a significant step towards implementing a peace deal, holding their first meeting of a joint oversight committee in Washington. The meeting, attended by representatives from the African Union, Qatar, and the United States, aimed to discuss progress on implementing the agreement signed in June. […]
ISIL’s Growing Threat in DR Congo and East Africa
The Democratic Republic of Congo has been plagued by a surge in attacks from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an armed group with alleged ties to the Islamic State (ISIL). On Sunday, July 27, ADF fighters launched a deadly assault on a Catholic church in the Komanda region, killing dozens of people and taking others […]
Churchgoers Killed in DR Congo Attack Linked to Islamic State
Dozens of people have been killed in an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamic State affiliate, in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The attack targeted worshippers taking part in a night vigil at a church in the town of Komanda, resulting in the deaths of about 20 people. Nearby shops and businesses […]
38 Killed, 15 Others Injured in Congo Church Attack
At least 38 people have been killed and 15 others injured in an attack on a church in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The assault, carried out by suspected members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) wielding guns and machetes, took place at the church in Ituri province’s Komanda city early on […]
DR Congo Rescuers Dig with Bare Hands for Trapped Miners
In the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a gold-mining area has witnessed a desperate rescue effort as people use their bare hands and basic tools to free trapped miners underground. According to local journalist Ashuza Barack, six miners have been pulled out alive, with one seriously injured, since shafts collapsed in Lomera […]
DR Congo and Rwanda Sign US-Brokered Peace Agreement
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed a provisional agreement aimed at stopping the conflict in eastern DRC, according to a joint statement from the two countries and the United States Department of State. This development comes after “three days of constructive dialogue regarding political, security, and economic interests” in Washington, […]
Heavy Rains Cause Havoc in DR Congo’s Capital
At least 29 people have been killed in floodwaters and landslides in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, following unusually heavy rains in the dry season. The interior ministry reported that homes were swept away, roads were flooded, and widespread power cuts were recorded as a third of the city was affected by the […]
Ex-President Kabila Slams Justice System After Losing Immunity
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has criticized the country’s justice system after the Senate voted to lift his immunity, allowing for potential prosecution for alleged treason and war crimes. In a livestreamed speech, Kabila described the justice system as “an instrument of oppression for a dictatorship desperately trying to survive”. He denied […]
DR Congo Strips Ex-Leader of Immunity Over Treason Charges
The Democratic Republic of Congo‘s senate has voted to strip former President Joseph Kabila of his immunity, paving the way for his prosecution over alleged backing of rebels in the east. The decision was made after nearly 90 senators voted in favor of his treason prosecution, with five opposing it. “The senate authorizes the prosecution […]