Congo
Endangered hope: Rare mountain gorilla twins born in war-ravaged Virunga National Park, Congo
The birth of the two male gorillas to a mother named Mafuko was discovered on January 3, and the twins "appeared to be in healthy condition at the time of the observation," Virunga Park reported.
UK secures migrant return deal with Angola, Namibia as DRC faces visa curbs
Rebel group M23 takes control of Congo town, in blow to peace talks in Africa
Congo’s Ebola outbreak contained, health officials declare
China Gold Mining Threatens Congo's Precious Ecosystem
In Congo's protected Okapi Wildlife Reserve, a Chinese gold mining operation decimates forests, threatens rare species, and devastates local communities, raising urgent global conservation questions.
Belgian state held accountable for colonial-era abduction of mixed-race children
The ruling overturned a 2021 one that had determined that the case was time-barred.
Three US citizens sentenced to death in Congo over role in failed coup
All three were found guilty of criminal conspiracy, terrorism and other charges, and sentenced to death in a ruling read out on live TV.
Deadly new strain of monkeypox in Africa virus raises concerns of spread
Since 2023, the Congo has reported an unprecedented number of infections, which has begun to spread to other countries. However, no cases outside of the continent have been reported so far.
