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.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa an international health emergency after more than 80 people died in the Democratic Republic of Congo and cases spread into neighboring Uganda.
Uganda has confirmed an Ebola outbreak after a man traveling from eastern DR Congo died from the virus as authorities race to contain possible cross-border transmission.
Africa CDC has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo after hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths were reported in the conflict-hit Ituri province.
Opposition leader Martin Fayulu says President Félix Tshisekedi is preparing to extend his rule in DR Congo through constitutional changes and a possible national referendum.
President Félix Tshisekedi has said he could seek a third term in office after 2028 if Congolese voters approve constitutional changes through a referendum, remarks that have already triggered political tension across the Democratic Republic of Congo. Speaking during a…
ADF rebels linked to the Ugandan Islamic State group have killed at least 36 civilians in fresh attacks across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local authorities and security officials. The killings happened in villages located along the border…
Former Democratic Republic of Congo justice minister Constant Mutamba is expected to appear before judicial authorities on May 5, 2026, as investigators examine allegations of embezzlement involving millions of dollars from a state-backed compensation fund. The case centers on FRIVAO,…
The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila, accusing him of supporting rebel groups operating in the country’s east. Washington alleges that Kabila provided financial backing to the AFC coalition and supported…
The arrival of Latin American migrants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo under a U.S. relocation deal has sparked an uncomfortable question one the government has yet to fully answer. Why is DR Congo accepting foreign migrants while millions…
Migrants arrive at N’djili International Airport in Kinshasa under a new U.S. relocation deal, sparking debate over third-country migrant transfers.
