Democratic Republic of the Congo
Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen
Recruitment for the vaccination trial has begun, with vaccinations expected to start in the coming weeks • US citizen becomes second to be treated in German hospital • Total DRC cases rise to 1,926
Protesters burn treatment centers, attack healthcare workers to retrieve bodies of Ebola victims
WHO: Ebola outbreak in Congo still in 'expansion phase,' transmission fulled by population movement
Congo bans gatherings in Kinshasa and three provinces over Ebola outbreak
Hezbollah’s presence in Africa poses a direct threat to American interests - opinion
The United States should capitalize on its newly assertive global image to push back against Iranian influence in Africa, starting with Hezbollah’s footprint in the DRC.
Five countries elected to UN Security Council for 2026/27
The General Assembly on Monday elected former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock as president of the 193-member body for its 80th session, which begins in September.
Trump's image of dead 'white farmers' came from Reuters footage in Congo, not South Africa
"These are all white farmers that are being buried," said Trump, holding up a print-out of an article accompanied by the picture during a contentious Oval Office meeting with South African President.
Mystery disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo identified as malaria
"The mystery has finally been solved. It's a case of severe malaria in the form of a respiratory illness."
Italy heightens airport health checks for passengers amid 'Disease X' outbreak
Most patients who died from this disease are aged up to 18 years, predominantly children under five years old.
Mystery 'Disease X' kills at least 143 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. WHO investigates
The disease primarily affects young people aged 15 to 18, putting the government on 'maximum alert'.
Belgian state held accountable for colonial-era abduction of mixed-race children
The ruling overturned a 2021 one that had determined that the case was time-barred.
American Jewish man sentenced to death in Congo for his involvement in a failed coup
American Jew Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun faces the death penalty in the DRC for his role in a failed coup attempt amid espionage claims and limited US intervention.
Three US citizens sentenced to death in Congo over role in failed coup
All three were found guilty of criminal conspiracy, terrorism and other charges, and sentenced to death in a ruling read out on live TV.
ICC accepts over 60 filings for arrest requests of Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas officials
The ICC accepted filings from over 60 governments and NGOs regarding arrest requests for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas officials.
