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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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Congo's Disease X: Could it be malaria?
An undiagnosed 'Disease X' is spreading in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Can it be treated?
Deadly mystery illness has DR Congo on alert
With no precise diagnosis, health officials are scrambling to find out whether the new illness is viral or bacterial.
Congolese activist shifts climate views with collective acts
In Kinshasa, a young activist is working to change attitudes to waste and the climate crisis.
Belgian state found guilty of colonial-era child kidnappings
Children of white fathers and Congolese mothers were forcibly placed in orphanages in colonial-era Belgian Congo.
Belgium loses case over babies stolen in former colonies
A court has ruled that Brussels must pay reparations to women who were taken from their mothers and put in orpha
Modern African Lifestyle — Afrimaxx
The cleanest city in Africa, the African Beethoven and paving the way for equality with grapevines.
The Beethoven of Africa
Why is Armand Diangienda known as the “Beethoven of Africa”?
Collective action for the climate | Eco Africa
Football and rap for climate care. Green travel and better air in Senegal. Ghana’s pioneering waste-to-energy plant.
Has Congo's cobalt boom caught Europe off guard?
Demand for cobalt has put DR Congo in a better negotiating position as Europe struggles to secure raw materials.
What's driving Africa's billion-dollar illegal mining trade?
DW explores the factors behind this underground industry, the people involved and the challenges of regulation.
Congo's M23 rebels on the trail of mineral resources
M23 rebels now occupy large parts of North Kivu province in east Congo, areas rich in gold, coltan and other minerals.
Turning threats into opportunities | Eco Africa
How women can profit from DRC's male-dominated mining sector and how to recycle used motor oil.
DR Congo: Keeping the 'Rumble in the Jungle' legacy alive
October 30 marks 50 years since the iconic 'Rumble in the Jungle', where Muhammad Ali faced George Foreman in Kinshasa.
Why isn't the DR Congo the world's richest country?
The DR Congo could be one of the wealthiest countries in the world. But its resources have brought misery and conflict.
Breaking barriers with rap and basketball
Black Mamba was born with a disability and faced neglect from a young age. But she found refuge in music and sport.
Mpox vaccination drive faces hurdles in DR Congo
Some residents are suspicious of the vaccine — or aren't aware of it at all.
Congo launches its first mpox vaccination drive
The Democratic Republic of Congo a recorded nearly a thousand deaths and more than 30,000 mpox cases.
Teaching in the shadow of conflict in Congo
For over 15 years, English teacher Kavira Zawadi has passed on her knowledge despite precarious working conditions.
DR Congo: Can community service help decongest prisons?
Congo recently released more than 1,500 inmates from the country's main Makala prison in a bid to tackle overcrowding.
DR Congo: Dozens dead after Lake Kivu boat capsizes
A vessel carrying hundreds of passengers sank in Lake Kivu with reports that at least 78 people have died.
NBA star Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from brain cancer
The basketball legend, who played 18 seasons in the NBA, earned recognition as one of the league's best defenders.
Mpox on the rise in Africa: Are there enough vaccines?
An alarming surge in mpox cases has hit Africa, with more than 32,000 suspected infections recorded.
Congo: Displaced people caught between conflict and crisis
In eastern Congo, people are trapped between fighting in their villages and overcrowded camps with rampant mpox.
Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle
Try the tastiest C’s of the DRC, fashion for the sight impaired and singing for human rights.
The tastiest C's of Congolese kitchen
In the bustling streets of Kinshasa, three delicious delights await discovery.
Congo govt.'s first 100 days see many goals, few results
Judith Suminwa Tuluka set ambitious goals in her first 100 days in office, but results have been in short supply.
Death penalties handed down in Congo coup trial
In the DRC, a military court has sentenced 37 defendants to death for attempting to overthrow the country's president.
Congo sentences 3 Americans to death over alleged coup plot
Six foreign nationals in total were among those sentenced to death over an alleged coup plot back in May.
Africa CDC urges West to 'rebuild trust' with mpox response
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is raising funds for an mpox vaccination program.
DRC: Do police really need that bribe?
Police corruption is rampant in the streets of Kinshasa where our reporter encounters a bribing incident.
EU sends first load of mpox vaccines to Congo
The European Union has delivered the first batch of 100,000 mpox vaccines to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mpox doses to start to arrive in Congo
A cargo plane carrying many thousands of mpox vaccines is set to arrive in Congo — at the epicenter of the mpox crisis.
Congo prison break: What we know so far
Makala prison in Kinshasa is notoriously overcrowded and plagued by inhumane conditions.
DR Congo: 129 killed in attempted prison break
Two dozen inmates died of "warning" gunshots while trying to escape from Congo's Makala jail, authorities said.
Mpox vaccines to arrive in DRC within days: WHO
The chief of the UN's health agency says he hopes the mpox outbreak can be stopped in the next six months.
Mpox outbreak: Congo lacks vaccines to curb infections
Experts say there is still hope of breaking the chain of mpox transmission.
Mpox overwhelms Congo's South Kivu province
Medical facilities in the east of Democratic Republic of Congo are waiting for vaccines to arrive.
DR Congo conflict: Why is the cease-fire not holding?
Civilians are trapped in a violent spiral involving M23 rebels, SADC troops and other militia groups.
Germany to donate Africa 100,000 mpox vaccine doses
The World Health Organization says the spread of the disease "can be stopped."
Congo’s refugee camps face severe mpox outbreak
NGOs and the government are rushing to contain an oubtreak of mpox amid pleas for international solidarity.
Mpox outbreak in DR Congo hits children hardest
The current outbreak is posing a serious challenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially for children.
Why is the cease-fire in eastern Congo not holding?
Cai Nebe talks to political analyst Jack Kahorha in Goma, eastern Congo and DW correspondent Alex Ngarambe in Kigali.
Congo: Cease-fire violations deepen humanitarian crisis
The cease-fire was intended to halt hostilities, but it has not been fully respected, causing significant suffering.
Congo: Mpox outbreak sparks fear amid low awareness
Residents of North Kivu province, where the outbreak is severe, are panicking due to low public health awareness.
Mpox outbreak declared a public health emergency in Africa
The viral disease has swept through a number of African countries, particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The 77 Percent - Creative Industries in Africa
This week, The 77 Percent features creatives from across the continent.
Zambia to reopen border with DRC after trade dispute
Zambia briefly closed its border to the Democratic Republic of the Congo over a trade dispute.
Why have a beauty pageant in conflict-torn eastern Congo?
Pageant organizers want to unite those affected by the fighting, which has cost many lives and displaced millions.
Who are the new arrivals in eastern Congo?
Reports suggest women and children from Rwanda have been resettled in eastern Congo, with support from M23 rebels.
Congo-Rwanda cease-fire: A lasting peace effort?
A cease-fire beginning on August 4 has been reached between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda.
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