The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a central African nation of immense strategic importance and untapped potential. As of May 2026, the country is led by President Félix Tshisekedi, who is currently serving his second term following his re-election. Under his administration, the DRC has reached a historic milestone, projected by the IMF to become Sub-Saharan Africa’s fifth-largest economy in 2026 with a GDP of approximately $123 billion.
Nine of the 15 migrants deported by the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo under a controversial third-country agreement have already left the country, raising fresh questions about the long-term viability of the arrangement.
The trial of former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) army chief General Christian Tshiwewe has begun before the High Military Court in Kinshasa, marking one of the most significant military cases in the country’s recent history. Tshiwewe and several senior…
Sudan has been ranked the world's most neglected displacement crisis despite millions fleeing war, hunger and insecurity, according to a new report from the Norwegian Refugee Council.
China has announced it will send a medical team to the Democratic Republic of Congo as authorities battle a growing Ebola outbreak that has already infected hundreds but is now showing early signs of recovery among some patients.
Uganda has ordered the temporary closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo following growing fears over the spread of the deadly Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, a virus for which no approved emergency vaccine currently exists. The decision…
As we count down to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, another global concern is quietly growing far away from football stadiums: the spread of two dangerous viral diseases, Ebola and…
Tanzania and Kenya have been listed among 10 African countries considered at high risk of potential Ebola spread as health authorities monitor the worsening outbreak affecting Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The warning was issued by the Director…
Félix Tshisekedi recently sparked political debate after suggesting he could consider remaining in power beyond a second term if Congolese citizens supported the idea. The remarks immediately triggered criticism from opposition figures, including Martin Fayulu, who accused Tshisekedi of preparing…
More than 18 Ebola patients escaped after a second treatment center was attacked and burned by angry residents in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as growing frustration over strict health measures and burial procedures fuels violence against medical facilities.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola outbreak that has already killed at least 130 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo may have started nearly two months before it was officially confirmed. In a new assessment, WHO said…
