Democratic Republic of Congo
Over 1,300 Inmates Escape After Armed Attackers Storm DRC Prison
Assailants identified as Ugandan ADF fighters attacked the Beni Kangbayi prison in North Kivu, allowing almost all the detainees to escape.
'World's Worst Measles Epidemic' Has Killed Over 6,000 People in the DRC
There have been approximately 310,000 suspected measles cases in the DRC since the outbreak was declared in 2018.
16 Killed in Collapse of Illegal Congo Gold Mine
An illegally-run gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo has collapsed, killing at least 16, according to government minister Steve Mbikayi.
U.S. Sees Surge in Congolese Asylum Seekers as Hundreds Of Thousands Flee
Since early June, more than 300,000 people have fled inter-ethnic violence in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Why Are Hundreds Of African Asylum Seekers Showing Up At The Border?
More than 500 people, including many families, from African countries have been detained crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, since May 30, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said.
Dozens Dead After Boat Overturns in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Many of those aboard were teachers traveling to collect their salaries, a local mayor said.
Bonobo Mothers Help Their Sons to Mate
Bonobo mothers even direct their sons toward females who are ovulating, researchers have found.
Gabon Foils Coup Attempt
The White House ordered 80 combat-equipped troops to Gabon over concerns related to violence in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
WHO Fears the Worst in New Ebola Outbreak
So far there have been 18 reported deaths in the week since the new Ebola outbreak began.
Ebola Virus: What You Need to Know About New Outbreak
"Our top priority is to get to Bikoro to work alongside the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and partners to reduce the loss of life and suffering related to this new Ebola virus disease outbreak."
Why Americans Should Care About Congo
Westerners often think of Congo in terms of brutal war and deep dark jungle. But New York director Daniel McCabe says it's a paradise awaiting fulfilment.
The African Displacement Crisis No One Cares About
More than 1.3 million people have been displaced in less than a year, but Congo has received little in the way of aid.
Joseph Kony: Rebels Kidnap Dozens After U.S. Withdraws
Around 100 U.S. troops ended a six-year mission earlier in 2017 after failing to capture Kony, whose group has co-opted tens of thousands of children into conflict.
Congo's Instability a 'Threat to Africa': Kofi Annan
President Kabila was due to step down in December 2016, but Congo failed to organize elections, leading to deadly protests.
Who Is the Congo Warlord on Trial at the ICC?
Bosco Ntaganda, an ex-rebel commander in eastern Congo, allegedly recruited child soldiers and oversaw brutal massacres.
Warlord Trial Highlights Girl Soldiers' Recruitment
The events at The Hague should send another strong message that such war crimes will no longer be tolerated.
U.S. 'Could Fuel War' By Waiving Conflict Minerals Rule
American companies have previously had to account for conflict minerals used in their products, but that may be changing.
U.S. Calls for U.N. Probe Into Congo Experts' Deaths
Two United Nations experts, including an American, were killed in Congo in March, but a local inquiry has been criticised.
Ebola Virus: CDC Not Ready to Issue Travel Advisory
Experts know from the 2014 epidemic that when the deadly virus crosses borders it sticks around for awhile.
Congo Releases British-Norwegian Sentenced to Death
Ex-soldier Joshua French was convicted of murder, attempted murder and espionage by a Congolese court.
Ebola Returns: What to Know About Africa's New Outbreak
Health authorities do not expect a repeat of the West African outbreak, which claimed 11,000 lives.
Congo's Bishops Demand Return of Exiled Opposition Head
Moise Katumbi, the chairman of Congo's premier football team and a presidential candidate, has not set foot in the country for a year.
Who Are Congo's Kamwina Nsapu Rebels?
Kamwina Nsapu militiamen have vowed to avenge death of their leader, killed by government forces in August 2016.
Congo: Video Emerges of Murder of Two U.N. Experts
Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan were abducted and killed in March while investigating a brutal conflict in central Congo.
Why A Congolese Passport Costs More Than a U.S. One
Buying a passport in Congo costs $185, almost half a citizen's annual income.
Trump Urged Not to Cut U.N. Funds After Congo Deaths
Michael Sharp was abducted and killed in Congo while investigating a deadly insurgency.
Congo: Kabila Warns of Foreign Meddling in Elections
President Joseph Kabila is due to step down when the next elections are held.
What Next for Congo's Peacekeeping Mission?
The world's largest and most expensive peacekeeping mission is struggling with security threats, instability and now a U.S. administration keen to slash its resources.
Congo Unrest: Militia Beheads 42 Police Officers
The Kamwina Nsapu group conducted a mass decapitation in the latest and deadliest incident between the local militia and security forces who killed its leader last year.
Three Mass Graves Found in Central Congo: U.N.
Congolese security forces have been battling the Kamuina Nsapu militia since 2016.