Stories from DR Congo

The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has not taken on the burden of the government, according to a source.

Six people, many of whom were fishermen, were found at a depth of five meters off the coast of Beni, a village in Mwadi Rusi. After being rescued, these individuals were identified as ADF fighters, including Erickson Luhemwe. The report also mentioned ADF fighters, M23, and their allies. Six people, many of them women, have been found dead five kilometers from the nearby village of Beni, in the Mwadi Risi region.

President Tshisekedi stated to the press that he is ready if the Congolese people request it. President Félix Tshisekedi has urged Congolese citizens to accept the new constitution of the Republic of Congo. The source said the necessity for the Congolese people to embrace this new constitutional framework. Congolese President Martin Fayulu has appointed President Felix Sekedi to be the spokesperson for the delegation. Fayulu was elected by the three in the election and has been appointed to this role.

On March 11, 30 individuals, in addition to a person named Ria, were arrested and charged with affiliation to ADF, MTM, and their associates. The arrests occurred in the Mwacha Babesu and Pengwe villages of Mambasa, Mkoani, and Tori, within the Beni region.

President Felicien Tshisekedi is expected to attend his inauguration in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Supporters have noted that Tshisekedi previously expressed interest in running for a third term when his current term ends in 2028.

President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been elected as the head of his political party. The election aims to address issues regarding peace and politics within the country.

Only 12% of the population in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has access to safely managed water. While the country produces over 60% of the world's cobalt, 80% of that production is controlled by foreign corporations.

Belgium is reportedly supporting Moïse Tshombe and the Katanga province's push for independence from the Congo. On August 12, Belgium signed a separate agreement with Katanga, effectively recognizing the province's de facto independence.

Riots have broken out in Kinshasa, leading to widespread vandalism and overturned, burning vehicles on the roads. Estimates of the number of rioters vary between 20,000 and 35,000 people.

A case of Ebola has been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Further details on the case and its location within the country were not immediately available. This is the latest in a series of reported cases. The case was reported in Kinshasa.