Democratic Republic of Congo

DR Congo Ebola: >3,200 cases, >1,400 deaths, strikes persist

376 clusters · 2743 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo tops 3,200 cases, over 1,400 deaths

The Bundibugyo‑strain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has continued its rapid expansion. Confirmed cases are now reported between 3,075 and 3,200, with the death toll exceeding 1,400, keeping the case‑

DR Congo environmental hazards

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Perenco accused of polluting Kongo‑Central province in DR Congo

In early July 2026, two separate fire incidents highlighted fire‑safety challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A gas‑bottle depot in Goma’s Kyeshero district ignited on 9 July, spreading to nearby buildings and

DRC conflict persists: UN rights spike, dialogue reforms

100 clusters · 159 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: UN Security Council discusses African natural resource governance

The UN Joint Office for Human Rights recorded a sharp increase in violations in eastern DRC in May 2026, tallying 481 incidents – a 26 % rise from the previous month – that affected 1,188 people, up 20 % month‑on‑month.

DRC digital public finance overhaul

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: African Nations Cut Public Spending and Boost Digital Administration

On 23 July 2026 President Félix Tshisekedi met IGF chief Christophe Bitasimwa and endorsed the institution’s 2026‑2028 strategic plan, which seeks to replace manual financial controls with a continuous, data‑driven monit

New colobus monkey species confirmed in DRC

4 clusters · 93 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: New orange‑lip monkey species confirmed in Congo's Lomami National Park

Scientists formally described a previously unknown colobus monkey, Colobus congoensis, from Lomami National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The first low‑resolution sighting occurred in 2008, followed by intens