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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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DRC: No aid despite humanitarian truce
The humanitarian needs of displaced persons in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continue to worsen.
Afrimaxx - Modern African Lifestyle
Kinshasa’s most popular street foods, post-punk fashion and a canvas for human-wildlife conflicts.
Come on a food adventure in Congo's capital, Kinshasa
Kinshasa has some of the best street food in Africa. Join DW as we uncover the secrets of the city's favorite dishes.
Trashy tunes to raise awareness
DRC band Kin'Gongolo Kiniata use discarded objects to make music - and raise awareness about the huge issue of waste.
Dozens killed in DRC suspected Islamist rebel attack
The attack in eastern Congo was blamed on Islamic State-linked rebels.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
Harvesting water from the air, recreating a Tanzanian butterfly forest in Italy, and protecting vultures to save lions.
Activists build an island while cleaning up Lake Kivu
Activists in the Democratic Republic of Congo are using plastic waste collected from Lake Kivu to build a huge island.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
Cleaning up one of Africa's Great Lakes, Tunisia's age-old sustainable fishing method, and rethinking farming.
Congo: PM Tuluka announces long-awaited new government
For the first time in history, the Democratic Republic of Congo has a woman at the head of its government.
Return of colonial-era statue to DRC funds forest revival
An art collective in DRC raises funds to restore forests by selling NFTs of a colonia-era sculpture.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
Côte d'Ivoire’s green jobs boom and collecting data to tackle pollution in Nairobi.
Congo: Kinshasa band rocks with recycled instruments
In Kinshasa, a piece of trash can become a musical instrument for the electro-rock trio Kin'Gongolo Kiniata.
DRC: Questions abound after thwarted coup
The foiled coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo raises more questions than it provides answers.
Democratic Republic of Congo: Army says coup foiled
DRC armed forces say they have thwarted an attempted coup involving Congolese and foreign fighters.
Congo: Can SADC troops defeat M23 rebels?
Southern African troops deployed to eastern Congo (DRC) have been struggling to restore peace to the region.
US condemns attacks on DR Congo camps for displaced people
The State Deparment suggested Rwanda or the M23 rebel group were responsible for the attacks in the North Kivu province.
'The phones you have contain the blood of the Congolese'
Félix Tshisekedi, president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, speaks to DW's Wendy Bashi and Tina Gerhäusser.
Locals afraid as UN peacekeepers leave DRC
After more than 20 years, the UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO has started leaving DR Congo.
Congo President Tshisekedi: 'I want to give peace a chance'
Felix Tshisekedi spoke with DW about Congo-Rwanda relations, Congo's first female PM and German business opportunities.
UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO leaves Congo
After 25 years the UN peacekeeping mission is leaving Congo. That's worrying some people, especially in South Kivu.
Congo: SADC soldier deaths underline concerns over mission
The deaths of Tanzanian soldiers raise questions about the ability of SADC's mission to defeat M23 rebels in DR Congo.
Three Tanzanian soldiers killed by mortar fire in DR Congo
The Tanzanian soldiers were part of a peacekeeping mission sent to help the Democratic Republic of Congo fight rebels.
Afrimaxx - Modern African Lifestyle
This time, presenter Palesa Tembe is in a mountain bike race with South African trail running champion Thabang Madiba.
Nail artist Dina Ekanga
The Congolese hits her pain and her origins with a hammer and nails them down.
DR Congo appoints 1st female prime minister
Judith Suminwa Tuluka steps into the role at a time of worsening violence in eastern DRC.
Sports mentors: I got your back
Competitive sport is tough enough. But having a good mentor can help face adversity in tough times.
Mozambique: Jihadists from abroad pour into Cabo Delgado
After months of relative calm, Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province is experiencing a fresh wave of Islamist attacks.
DR Congo journalist Stanis Bujakera remains in prison
The Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera remains in jail after a state prosecutor lodged an appeal.
DRC: Why it's hard to make cobalt mining more transparent
The push to improve the steep human cost of Congo's cobalt mines is met with resistance, bringing e-cars into disrepute.
Afrimaxx - Modern African Lifestyle
Speaking up as a female in Zambia, turning a disability into a superpower, and eco-friendly shoes.
How B-Boy Junior turned a disability into a superpower
Junior Bosila Banya, aka B-Boy Junior, didn't let the effects of polio stop him from becoming a breakdancing star.
The 77 Percent — What does it take to become a champion?
Champions are not born, they are forged. This week, The 77 Percent explores what it takes to become one.
Congo: From cleaning rags to business riches
How a DRC entrepreneur started cleaning houses and turned it into a multi-city business.
Congo fighting forces people from their homes
As UN forces begin withdrawing from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, can new talks bring peace?
Hip-hop group takes on Congo's problems with rap
War in the east and corruption in the west have shaped the music of Congolese band MPR, and struck a chord.
Why Rwanda supports M23 rebels in DR Congo's conflict
Experts say the reemergence of M23 points to worsening relations between Kigali and Kinshasa.
DR Congo conflict: Who are the main players?
More than 250 armed groups are active in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
DR Congo: UN Security Council sanctions 6 over violence
The sanctions follow escalation between the Congolese government and M23 rebels.
Explainer: Insecurity in Congo
Conflict in the east of the country has killed many and displaced millions of innocent civilians.
DR Congo conflict pulls in more players to tackle rebels
Regional armies, European mercenaries and local militias are all fighting the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in DR Congo.
US condemns Rwandan support for M23 rebels in DR Congo
The US has asked the M23 rebels to stop using missiles and withdraw from violence-inflicted towns of Sake and Goma.
Congo: Who will help displaced civilians in Goma?
Fighting between government forces and M23 rebels in Sake has escalated and forced thousands to flee to Goma.
South African soldiers killed in DR Congo attack
Two South African soldiers were killed in a mortar strike but the details are "sketchy," according to the military.
Violence in eastern Congo stirs resentment against the West
Fighting in the Congo's North Kivu province has stirred protests. Experts say blaming MONUSCO or the West is misleading.
Southern Africa's cholera outbreak is a multinational fight
A deadly cholera outbreak has left thousands infected and hundreds dead in Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique and beyond.
Lobito corridor: Hoping to break China's grip on African ore
Congo, Angola and Zambia are seeking to revive a trade route dating back to colonial times — with support from the West.
DRC President Felix Tshisekedi sworn in for second term
Tshisekedi vowed to make the Democratic Republic of Congo "more united, stronger and prosperous" in his second term.
Can southern African forces bring peace to Congo?
After several attempts to restore stability, the Democratic Republic of Congo is getting new peacekeepers on the ground.
Flooding submerges much of DRC capital Kinshasa
Experts say the disaster is the result of climate change, but residents also point to poor wastewater management.
Hundreds dead as Congo River basin deluged by floods
The rising waters of the Congo River have claimed nearly 300 lives and affected 300,000 households in the DRC.
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