September 21
Africa: All of Africa Today - September 21, 2026 [press review]
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Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Fighters Abused Miners and Trafficked Gold and Coltan to Rwanda
AI London
The plunder by M23 and Rwanda of DRC's gold and coltan may amount to war crime of pillage M23's multiple violations that also involve Rwandans may amount to war crimes "Rwanda has… Read more »
September 19
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Cyclist Dies in Crash During 'Pedals for Peace' Journey
RFI
Miguel Masaisai, a Congolese cyclist who set out to promote peace by riding from his home city of Goma to Morocco, has died in a road accident in the northern Republic of the… Read more »
September 18
Congo-Kinshasa: Women and Girls Pay High Price in DR Congo Ebola Outbreak
UN News
The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has taken a disproportionate toll on women and girls, many of whom are on the frontlines caring for patients… Read more »
September 17
Africa: All of Africa Today - September 17, 2026 [press review]
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Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills at Least 60 Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Journalist Detained, Prosecuted for Sharing X Post On WhatsApp
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in southeast Democratic Republic of the Congo to immediately release journalist Trésor Muntu, who was detained on… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Wake Up or Face 'New Slavery'
New Dawn
Congolese spiritual leader warns against dependency, exploitation Read more »
September 16
Africa: All of Africa Today - September 16, 2026 [press review]
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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Protests Tshisekedi Constitutional Plans
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Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo used tear gas and arrested protesters as demonstrations were held in several cities against President Felix Tshisekedi's plans to… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak Slows in Parts of DR Congo but Crisis Remains Severe
RFI
Ebola infections are slowing in parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo four months into the outbreak, but cases are climbing fast in North Kivu and the World Health… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Protests Against Tshisekedi's Proposed Constitutional Changes Met With Arrests, Death
New Times
Opposition supporters stormed the streets in several cities across DR Congo on Tuesday, September 15, against proposed constitutional changes, with local reports indicating arrests… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Opposition Condemns Violence At Protests Over Constitutional Changes
RFI
Despite being authorised, an opposition protest in Kinshasa was cut short on Tuesday after clashes broke out and police dispersed demonstrators. The march was part of nationwide… Read more »
September 15
Africa: All of Africa Today - September 15, 2026 [press review]
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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Ebola Response Making Progress, but More Support Urgently Needed, Senior Ebola Coordinator Says
OCHA
Opening remarks at press briefing on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Julien Harneis, Senior Ebola Coordinator Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwanda, DR Congo Officials to Meet in Geneva Over Washington Accords Implementation
New Times
Officials from Rwanda and DR Congo are set to meet in Geneva on September 16-17 for the seventh meeting of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (JSCM) for the implementation… Read more »
Liberia: DRC Spiritual Leaders Arrive in Liberia to Promote African Unity
New Dawn
- A delegation of spiritual leaders and representatives of the African Religion community from the Democratic Republic of Congo has arrived in Liberia for a 14-day visit to promote… Read more »
September 14
Rwanda: How Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Finance Their War in DR Congo
The New Humanitarian
"They have methodically consolidated a de facto, deeply illegal, parallel administration." Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Bukavu Mourns 27 Victims of the Fire - Civil Society - 'A Humanitarian Catastrophe'
Agenzia Fides
The funerals of the 27 victims of the fire that devastated a school on September 10 in the Cimpunda district of Bukavu, capital of South Kivu Province in eastern Democratic… Read more »
September 13
Congo-Kinshasa: As Catches Dwindle, Congo River Fishermen Turn to Plastic Waste
RFI
On the Congo River, plastic is becoming the catch of the day. Some fishermen around Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, can now make more money pulling plastic… Read more »
September 11
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak Spreads to 61 Health Zones in DR Congo - WHO
Premium Times
The affected provinces are Bas-Uélé, Haut-Uélé, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu and Tshopo. Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - September 11, 2026 [press review]
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Congo-Kinshasa: Unicef Deeply Concerned By Deadly Fire in Bukavu, South Kivu, and Its Devastating Impact On Children
Unicef
Statement attributable to John Agbor, UNICEF Representative in Democratic Republic of Congo Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: 24 Children Die in DR Congo School Fire
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At least 24 children have died in a stampede after a fire broke out at two schools in the rebel-held city of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Bukavu - At Least 27 Students Killed in a Massive Fire That Destroyed Two Schools
Agenzia Fides
At least two fires broke out yesterday, September 10, in Bukavu, capital of South Kivu, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is currently occupied by M23 rebels… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Children Killed in Stampede As Fire Sweeps Through Schools in Eastern DR Congo
RFI
At least 27 schoolchildren were killed in a stampede as they tried to escape a fire that swept through two schools in the rebel-held city of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic… Read more »
