Democratic Republic of Congo

DRC Ebola outbreak expands to seventh province

404 clusters · 3119 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Ebola outbreak in DR Congo expands to seventh province

The Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to escalate, marking the fastest-growing and deadliest epidemic in the country’s history. As of September 10, 2026, confirmed cases

Nauru establishment of embassy in Jerusalem

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nauru opens embassy in Jerusalem, joining Pacific trend

Nauru has officially opened its first embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the ninth country to establish a diplomatic mission in the city. Vice President and Foreign Minister Lionel Aingimea inaugurated the embassy, describin

DRC conflict, peace accords, and constitutional disputes

112 clusters · 204 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: AFC/M23 establishes parallel administration in eastern DRC

In August 2026, diplomatic efforts to revitalize the Doha Framework peace agreement progressed through several key developments. Following meetings in Switzerland from August 17 to 21, the DRC government and the AFC/M23

Escalating violence and political tension in eastern DRC

8 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: DRC faces political tension and security crises amid National Dialogue proposal

In late August 2026, the DRC government and United Nations human rights experts reported widespread atrocities in territories occupied by the AFC/M23 and RDF coalition. Official data indicates that more than 300 people w

DRC political and social evolution

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Political movements in Congo and Belgium hold major gatherings

In July 2026, the Democratic Republic of Congo marked the twentieth anniversary of its first direct, pluralistic presidential election. The milestone highlighted a maturing electoral culture and a shift from armed confli

Starlink expansion in Africa and UAE

4 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Starlink expands satellite internet services to Uganda and the UAE

Starlink is expanding its satellite internet services across several African nations and into the Middle East through various service models and partnerships. In Kenya, the company introduced a ‘Residential Lite’ plan p

Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine trials

4 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Minapharm Group receives $16.5M for Bundibugyo ebola vaccine

Clinical efforts to address the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to expand. The outbreak, which has seen infections surpass 4,000 cases, has prompted the WHO and Africa CDC

Global wildfire activity and environmental impact

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Wildfires pose growing risks to global animal health and welfare

Global wildfire activity has seen significant escalation, with reports indicating approximately 112.3 million hectares burned worldwide as of August 1, 2026. This figure includes uncontrolled wildfires as well as prescri

Canada Ebola-related border and immigration measures

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Canada extends Ebola-related border and immigration measures

In response to a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, Canada implemented mandatory 21-day quarantines for citizens and permanent residents returning from affe

DRC referendum dispute and national dialogue launch

6 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: DRC: Félix Tshisekedi launches national dialogue for peace and state refoundation

On 28 July 2026, the Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo interpreted the referendum law and Article 5 of the constitution, limiting referenda to specific constitutional issues while preserving an unl

DR Congo Ebola outbreak intensifies and spreads

10 clusters · 389 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 2,786 deaths

The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the nation’s history. As of early September 2026, official government data indicates that the epidemic has surpassed 3,000 dea

Livestock theft in Grand Dakar

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Ugandan police arrest three for livestock theft and meat trafficking

In the Grand Dakar district, police arrested two men in connection with the theft of a sheep. Following an initial arrest on 27 July 2026, an interrogation led investigators to a second suspect in Niarry Tally who had al

African mining sector reforms and local content updates

6 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: DRC advances mining sector with lithium exports and new artisanal zones

In early June 2026, Mozambique passed a mining law obliging the state to retain a non-dilutable 15% stake in every project, limiting raw-material exports and creating a development fund for graphite, coal, and ruby. In S

DRC digital public finance and administration overhaul

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: DRC advances digital administration and youth tech initiatives

On 23 July 2026, President Félix Tshisekedi endorsed the Inspectorate General of Finance (IGF) 2026–2028 strategic plan, which aims to replace manual financial controls with a continuous, data-driven monitoring system fo

DRC reforms, finance and infrastructure 2026

16 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: DRC Minister Aimé Sakombi Molendo reviews water and electricity reforms

Following the August launch of the country’s first national census in 42 years, the Democratic Republic of Congo has continued its focus on structural utility reforms. Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity Ai