Stories from DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported its first case of Ebola. Further details on the case and its location within the country were not immediately available. The World Health Organization confirmed the report of an Ebola case in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The first case of Ebola has been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities have implemented a law making it mandatory to report foreigners seeking medical help to the police.

Demonstrators in the Democratic Republic of the Congo expressed support for a project to revise the national constitution. The gathering, which also included support for US sanctions against former President Joseph Kabila, was reportedly driven by leaders from 'revival' churches.

The MSF program manager in Ituri, Kibina Adam, stated that in 2025, the Ituri province had 1.5 million displaced people. The report was presented to the public and media on April 5-6, 2023, within the context of ongoing conflict. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that over 100,000 people in Ituri Province were displaced due to insecurity between February and April 2026.

The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola virus could spread to neighboring countries. Seven people who were vaccinated against the virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were vaccinated before their trip.

A new individual has been appointed as the largest representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The IFC Mventua has reportedly paid bribes to maintain its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The report indicates that large bribes are frequently paid to the Kinshasa government and local authorities to facilitate business.

Election agents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have decided to block the publication of election results. The agents filed a memorandum with the United States embassy eight days after the April 26 vote.

Cognit has sold a tracking system named "Skylock" to countries including the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Amnesty International has stated that the Republic of Congo is committing war crimes and widespread human rights violations.