July 14
Congo-Kinshasa: Lakes That 'Breathe' Ancient Carbon - a Surprising Find in the Congo Basin [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In the heart of the Congo Basin's Cuvette Centrale, a large depression hosting the world's biggest tropical wetland complex, lie two vast, shallow blackwater lakes, Lake Tumba and… Read more »
Nigeria: DR Congo Health Workers On Ebola Front Line Threaten Strike Over Unpaid Wages
Vanguard
Health workers fighting the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo are threatening to strike over unpaid wages, as the World Health Organization warned Tuesday the extent of the epidemic could… Read more »
July 13
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Seals Glencore Unit Offices in Tax Dispute
Daba Finance
Democratic Republic of Congo tax authorities sealed the offices of Kamoto Copper Company, Glencore's main copper and cobalt subsidiary in the country, after talks over a tax… Read more »
July 12
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Has Taken Rwanda to the World Court Over Genocide Again. a Law Scholar Explains What's Different This Time [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed a lawsuit against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice at the end of June 2026. The 60-page complaint alleges acts of genocide… Read more »
July 10
Congo-Kinshasa: Delayed Containment of Ebola Could Cost DR Congo and Uganda Billions [analysis]
ISS
Over US$700 million in additional health financing is needed to rapidly contain and prevent a wider regional crisis. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Epidemic Coalition Focuses on Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine [interview]
allAfrica
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been labelled the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever, not only among the previous Bundibugyo outbreaks.… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 10, 2026
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Congo-Kinshasa: 18 New Toyota Land Cruisers Arrive in Uganda to Boost Ebola Response in Eastern DR Congo
Nile Post
A fleet of 18 brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles has arrived in Uganda to strengthen Ebola response operations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), providing a major… Read more »
July 09
Congo-Kinshasa: Use of Explosive Weapons 'Must Stop' in Eastern DR Congo - Türk
UN News
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urged the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group to cease hostilities as… Read more »
Africa: Ebola Moving Faster Than the Response, Head of Africa CDC Warns [interview]
The New Humanitarian
"Act now or pay a much higher price later." Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 9, 2026
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Congo-Kinshasa: Crackdown On Protesters
HRW
Security Forces Used Excessive Force, Provided No Protection from Assailants Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Africa CDC Reports Progress, Warns Ebola Outbreak Outpacing Response in DR Congo
Premium Times
According to Mr. Mankoula, laboratory capacity has improved significantly, with health authorities now able to conduct more than 2,000 Ebola tests daily across affected areas. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Relief Chief Calls for Urgent Support to Contain Ebola in DR Congo and Region [document]
OCHA
Statement on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: World Must Move Faster On Ebola Response for DR Congo - UN Relief Chief
UN News
The world must move faster to contain the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN relief chief Tom Fletcher said on Thursday. Read more »
July 08
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 8, 2026
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Congo-Kinshasa: Tensions Amid Constitutional Referendum
DW
Tensions are rising in DR Congo over plans to introduce a new constitution. The opposition accuses President Tshisekedi of using it to seek a third term but has postponed planned… Read more »
July 07
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Continues to Spread in DR Congo As Death Toll Passes 500, WHO Warns
UN News
The outbreak of the deadly Bundibugyo species of Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is expanding, while the push to accelerate testing and identify… Read more »
Angola: Institute Denounces Devastation of Flora in Areas Bordering DRC
ANGOP
The head of department of the Forest Development Institute (IDF) in the province of Zaire, Ovídio Dala, denounced on Tuesday (07) in the municipality of Mbanza-Kongo the… Read more »
July 06
Uganda: There Is Still Hope for Ebola Treatment - DRC's Muyembe
Independent (Kampala)
As the number of Bundibugyo Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) pushes past 1,000, doctors continue to fight the disease without a vaccine or cure. But the… Read more »
July 03
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Plans First Stock Exchange As AI Mineral Demand Rises
Daba Finance
The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to launch its first stock exchange next year as the country seeks to attract capital tied to rising demand for critical minerals. Read more »
