East & Central Africa
New Killing Wave: Islamic State-Linked ADF Rebels Kill 36 in Eastern DR Congo
ADF rebels linked to the Ugandan Islamic State group have killed at least 36 civilians in fresh attacks across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,…
DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a central African nation of immense strategic importance and untapped potential. As of May 2026, the country is led by President Félix Tshisekedi, who is currently serving his second term following his re-election. Under his administration, the DRC has reached a historic milestone, projected by the IMF to become Sub-Saharan Africa’s fifth-largest economy in 2026 with a GDP of approximately $123 billion.
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East & Central Africa
Former DR Congo justice minister Mutamba to appear in court over alleged misuse of compensation funds
Former Democratic Republic of Congo justice minister Constant Mutamba is expected to appear before judicial authorities on May 5, 2026, as investigators examine allegations…
East & Central Africa
US sanctions ex-DR Congo president Kabila over alleged Supporting the M23 Lebels
The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila, accusing him of supporting rebel groups operating in…
Opinion
Why Is DR Congo Accepting U.S. Migrants While Its Own Citizens Remain Refugees Abroad?
The arrival of Latin American migrants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo under a U.S. relocation deal has sparked an uncomfortable question one…
Diplomacy
U.S. Dumping Immigrants to DR Congo Raise Questions Over ‘Third-Country’ Policy
Migrants arrive at N’djili International Airport in Kinshasa under a new U.S. relocation deal, sparking debate over third-country migrant transfers.
East & Central Africa
Kagame, Tshisekedi Won’t Attend EAC Summit in Arusha, Send Representatives
Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will not attend the 25th Ordinary Summit of the East…
East & Central Africa
At least 171 Bodies Found in Mass Graves Near Uvira After M23 Rebels Leave
Officials in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo reported the discovery of at least 171 bodies in two mass graves on Thursday, days…
East & Central Africa
M23 Military Spokesperson Willy Ngoma Killed in Eastern Congo Drone Strike
The military spokesman for the rebels, Willy Ngoma, of the Allied Forces of Congo/M23 (AFC/M23) was killed in an early morning drone attack near…
East & Central Africa
UN Launches Emergency Funding Appeal as DRC Displacement Tops 7 Million
The United Nations has launched a massive funding appeal to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With over 7…