Three people exposed to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been traced to a province bordering South Sudan, increasing the chances the virus could spill into one of the world’s most fragile states.
Three people exposed to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been traced to a province bordering South Sudan, increasing the chances the virus could spill into one of the world’s most fragile states.
A doctor moves through the isolated red zone to monitor patients, provide medical care, and ensure sanitation of the Ebola Treatment Center in Munigi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who occupy a large part of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have built a force of around 30,000 troops and are consolidating their hold on the region, according to United Nations’ experts.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who occupy a large part of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have built a force of around 30,000 troops and are consolidating their hold on the region, according to United Nations’ experts.
M23 rebels guard a unit of surrendering Congolese police officers in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Democratic Republic of Congo’s lithium miners could soon be required to triple royalty payments after the government approved the inclusion of several metals to its list of strategic minerals.
Democratic Republic of Congo’s lithium miners could soon be required to triple royalty payments after the government approved the inclusion of several metals to its list of strategic minerals.
MONGBWALU, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - MAY 21: An aerial view of artisanal mining sites, the General Referral Hospital of Mongbwalu and parts of the on May 21, 2026 in Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern," as the death toll and number of confirmed cases continue to rise. The current epidemic is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, one of several Orthoebolaviruses that can cause Ebola disease, and for which there are no approved vaccines. The highest number of cases have been reported in Congo's eastern Ituri province, bordering Uganda. Global health officials have expressed grave concern over the capacity to contain the outbreak in a region already facing a humanitarian crisis, with highly mobile populations displaced by conflict and economic factors. (Photo by Michel Lunanga/Getty Images) Photographer: Michel Lunanga/Getty Images Europe
Congo’s health minister pushed back against claims the country’s Ebola outbreak was spiraling out of control, even as World Health Organization officials warned insecurity and population displacement were preventing responders from tracing most suspected contacts.
Congo’s health minister pushed back against claims the country’s Ebola outbreak was spiraling out of control, even as World Health Organization officials warned insecurity and population displacement were preventing responders from tracing most suspected contacts.
An Ebola case detected in Goma, the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city seized by Rwanda-backed rebels last year, is highlighting how conflict and decrepit infrastructure could hamper efforts to contain the virus.
An Ebola case detected in Goma, the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city seized by Rwanda-backed rebels last year, is highlighting how conflict and decrepit infrastructure could hamper efforts to contain the virus.
Helios Towers Plc is committing $110 million of new investment in Democratic Republic of Congo, which it considers one of the most attractive growth opportunities across its nine markets.
Helios Towers Plc is committing $110 million of new investment in Democratic Republic of Congo, which it considers one of the most attractive growth opportunities across its nine markets.
Pedestrians in Kinshasa. Photographer: Lisa Murray/Bloomberg
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, seeking to mobilize support against a rare virus strain that likely has spread for weeks undetected and has no approved vaccine or treatment.
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, seeking to mobilize support against a rare virus strain that likely has spread for weeks undetected and has no approved vaccine or treatment.
The entrance of CBCA Virunga General Hospital, in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, on May 17, 2026.
A rare strain of Ebola with no approved vaccine or treatment circulated undetected for weeks in conflict-hit northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo before killing at least 87 people.
A rare strain of Ebola with no approved vaccine or treatment circulated undetected for weeks in conflict-hit northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo before killing at least 87 people.
The logo for the World Health Organization (WHO) OpenWHO app. Photographer: Stefan Wermuth/Bloomberg
China’s MMG Ltd. wants more clarity on the Democratic Republic of Congo’s cobalt-export policy after the state-controlled miner received a disappointing quota, as questions mount over how curbs have been imposed.
China’s MMG Ltd. wants more clarity on the Democratic Republic of Congo’s cobalt-export policy after the state-controlled miner received a disappointing quota, as questions mount over how curbs have been imposed.
M23 rebels and Rwandan soldiers executed more than 50 people and raped at least eight women during an occupation of the eastern Congolese city of Uvira, Human Rights Watch alleged Thursday.
M23 rebels and Rwandan soldiers executed more than 50 people and raped at least eight women during an occupation of the eastern Congolese city of Uvira, Human Rights Watch alleged Thursday.
A company aspiring to build the US’s first large-scale cobalt processing facility announced an agreement that could allow it to source hand-dug metal from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A company aspiring to build the US’s first large-scale cobalt processing facility announced an agreement that could allow it to source hand-dug metal from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Congo is the world’s dominant supplier of cobalt. Photographer: Lucien Kahozi/Bloomberg
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi said he’s prepared to seek another five years in office if asked to do so after a referendum, highlighting a growing trend of term-limit evasion in Africa.
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi said he’s prepared to seek another five years in office if asked to do so after a referendum, highlighting a growing trend of term-limit evasion in Africa.
Felix Tshisekedi Tshilombo, Democratic Republic of the Congo's president, during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. The United Nations General Assembly, which opened today, brings more than 150 world leaders and their entourages into Midtown - a convergence that has been compared to hosting the Super Bowl every day for a week, across an entire neighborhood.
Former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, denounced US sanctions against him for his alleged ties to a rebel group occupying a large part of the country’s mineral-rich east.
Former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, denounced US sanctions against him for his alleged ties to a rebel group occupying a large part of the country’s mineral-rich east.
Former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Joseph Kabila
The US sanctioned Joseph Kabila, the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, for his ties to a rebel group occupying a large part of the country’s mineral-rich east.
The US sanctioned Joseph Kabila, the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, for his ties to a rebel group occupying a large part of the country’s mineral-rich east.
The Democratic Republic of Congo must audit its mining joint ventures to ensure companies are complying with requirements including the repatriation of export earnings, President Felix Tshisekedi told his council of ministers Friday.
The Democratic Republic of Congo must audit its mining joint ventures to ensure companies are complying with requirements including the repatriation of export earnings, President Felix Tshisekedi told his council of ministers Friday.
The Democratic Republic of Congo will create a paramilitary unit to police its mines with funding from the US and the United Arab Emirates, the country’s General Inspectorate of Mines said.
The Democratic Republic of Congo will create a paramilitary unit to police its mines with funding from the US and the United Arab Emirates, the country’s General Inspectorate of Mines said.
A worker at an artisanal cobalt and copper mine site in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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