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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
A renewed insurgency by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels threatens the stability of DR Congo.
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DR Congo: All sides may be guilty of war crimes — UN probe
Congolese forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels may have committed crimes against humanity, according to the UN.
Explore Ghana's colorful take on the afterlife — Afrimaxx
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DR Congo reports new Ebola outbreak with 15 dead
The Health Ministry of the Democratic Republic of Congo said samples tested confirmed the presence of the Zaire strain.
DRC: Mutamba graft trial exposes justice system fault lines
Former Justice Minister Mutamba vowed to come down hard on embezzlers, but has himself been convicted of corruption.
DRC conflict: Is the peace deal with M23 faltering?
The Congolese government and M23 rebels missed a crucial deadline to sign a draft peace agreement in Doha.
Killings, gang rapes rampant in Congo, rights groups say
One woman said M23 rebels killed her husband and marched her and 70 others to a riverbank, where fighters opened fire.
Germany's refugee program freeze strands asylum-seekers
Those with official approval to travel to Germany were shocked when their flights were canceled at the last minute.
Garbage puppets: From trash to activism
Kinshasa artist Pape Noir and his crew turn pollution into afro-futuristic sculptures. They demand justice and dignity.
The 77 Percent - The True Size of Africa
What role does art play in politics and self-expression? In this special episode, we explore art from the continent!
Congo: Over 40 killed in militant attack on church
The militant "Islamic State" group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Catholic church in eastern Congo.
What happened to 'African solutions to African problems?'
Qatar and the US made just two attempts, and they resolved the impasse in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Communities in Congo see little benefit from carbon credits
The deforestation fight in Democratic Republic of Congo has given rise to carbon credit businesses, but who benefits?
DR Congo: Little hope for robust truce with M23 rebel group
Even the signatories to the two peace deals between Rwanda, M23 rebels and Congo appear to lack faith in its durability.
Making honey, making money: Empowering women with beekeeping
Beekeeper Deborah Nzarubara is helping women in eastern Congo to build sustainable livelihoods.
DR Congo, M23 rebels agree on road map to peace
DRC and the M23 rebel group have pledged to end hostilities in eastern Congo that have killed thousands this year alone.
Congo and M23 militants sign ceasefire deal in Qatar
Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have signed a preliminary ceasefire aimed at facilitating a lasting peace deal.
Uganda reopens Bunagana border amid M23 rebel control
Uganda has reopened its border with Democratic Republic of Congo. The M23 rebel group has controlled the Congolese side.
Healing the planet one step at a time | Eco Africa
Natural regeneration revives degraded forest in northern Ghana; a low-cost, hygienic organic flooring solution in Uganda
Prospects for peace and World Cup lift mood in DR Congo
Hope in the DR Congo is fueled by a recent peace deal and the prospect of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Is the US-brokered Rwanda-Congo deal for peace or payoff?
A US-brokered deal between Rwanda and DR Congo promises peace — but at what cost?
DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal: What next?
Brokered by the US, the peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda is being hailed as historic.
DR Congo war triggers surge in sexualized violence
As international funding for aid organizations wanes, atrocities are rising in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
DR Congo, Rwanda sign US-brokered peace deal
The two countries sealed a deal which could bring peace to the war-battered region of eastern DR Congo.
DRC-Rwanda peace deal: What you need to know
A treaty between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo delivers hope — but leaves many unanswered questions.
DRC and Rwanda to sign peace deal after decades of violence
The conflict between the two countries escalated in January, when rebels seized the Congolese cities of Goma and Bukavu.
Why justice is crucial in the US-led DRC-Rwanda peace deal
Civic society organizations fear the consequences of an agreement that overlooks justice for crimes committed by rebels.
DR Congo and Rwanda set to sign US-brokered peace agreement
It is hoped the agreemeent between Kinshasa and Kigali will end the fighting that has engulfed the eastern Congo.
Who killed Patrice Lumumba, DR Congo's first prime minister?
Juliana Lumumba is still pushing for the truth about the assassination her father, Congo's first prime minister.
DR Congo: dozens dead as boat capsizes in Lake Tumba
Deadly boat accidents have become common in the waters near the African country.
Rwanda quits Central African bloc in dispute with DR Congo
Rwanda was blocked Saturday from its upcoming turn at the rotating presidency role in a Central African economic bloc.
Congo cocoa — a blessing and curse
After ADF rebels were pushed out of a fertile area near Beni, cocoa is becoming a source of peace.
DW News Africa June 5, 2025 with Christine Mhundwa
Sudan’s food crisis deepens as US aid cuts force soup kitchens to shut, leaving millions starving. In DR Congo, Islamist militants loot cocoa farms to fund their operations. And in Gambia, a trailblazing musician defies tradition, rising to fame with the Kora, an instrument long reserved for men.
Aid cuts deepen crisis in war-torn Congo
DRC is faced with war and displacement. With 85% of emergency aid cut by the US, what’s next?
Beyond colonialism — The 77 Percent
The effects of colonialism still holds the continent in shackles. Are we on a good way to to confronting the history?
Congo: Ex-President Kabila's return fuels rebel controversy
Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila speaks of peace. But Kinshasa accuses him of high treason.
Congo's grim coltan mines
Coltan is in high demand for the global tech industry. But miners in Congo's North Kivu region struggle to survive.
Ex-Congo leader Joseph Kabila resurfaces from exile
Joseph Kabila, a former president accused of treason by the government, appeared in the rebel-held eastern Congo.
How USAID cuts affect South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia
With US aid cuts across Africa, a key question emerges: Is it time for Africa to stop relying on international aid?
DR Congo and Rwanda hope for peace and minerals deal
DW reports close to the frontline of fighting between DRC's army and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.
Is Joseph Kabila's return to Congo a game changer?
Congo's former leader Joseph Kabila has thrown himself back into the country's political spotlight.
In Congo, coveted cobalt mined by child laborers
Cobalt, vital for EVs and smartphones, is mostly mined in Congo — where child labor remains a serious concern.
Extensive wildfires fueled record forest loss in 2024
Extreme heat and drought are making devasting forest fires more likely. But local action can help save what's left.
Former refugee hoping to win 2025 Eurovision Song Contest
As a child, Claude Kiambe fled Congo to the Netherlands with his family. Now, he's entered the Eurovision Song Contest.
Eyes on DR Congo ahead of papal conclave
As the conclave begins in Rome, hope stirs in the heart of Africa. Could the next pope come from DR Congo?
DR Congo seeks to strip ex-President Kabila of immunity
Congo's Senate has been asked to revoke the former president's immunity from prosecution.
Doubts arise about planned DRC-Rwanda peace agreement
The DRC and Rwanda plan to present a plan to end their conflict by Friday. But past ceasefires have often been broken.
Goma residents endure hardships under rebel control
Daily violence, economic collapse and families being torn apart threaten the city's survival.
New study finds female bonobos join forces to fend off males
A new study by Harvard University has found that female bonobos team up to fend off males in the wild.
Kabila's return to Congo fuels tensions amid truce
Congo and opposing rebel movements have agreed to a ceasefire, amid reports of former President Joseph Kabila's return.
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