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SADC denies claims of joint military operations with Congo forces
Gaborone, April 15: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) dismissed claims that its regional force deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is conducting joint military operations with Congolese troops.
Africa CDC reports rapid surge in mpox cases
Addis Ababa, April 11: The number of mpox cases reported in Africa in the past three months has been more than half of the total reported in the whole 2024, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.
Spreading eastern Congo violence threatens civilians, aid workers: UN
United Nations, March 5: Increased violence in the three easternmost provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is raising deep concern for civilians, including aid workers, a UN humanitarian official said.
About one million people displaced in Congo's Goma since 2025: WFP
Kinshasa, Feb 25: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday that about one million people have been displaced since the beginning of 2025 in Goma, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) seized by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels.
UNHCR begins relocation of Congo refugees in Burundi
Kaburantwa, Burundi, Feb 24: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has begun the relocation of refugees fleeing from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to Burundi.
Mpox Clade 1b more infectious, increases risk of miscarriage: Study
New Delhi, Feb 21: The latest variant of Mpox clade 1b that is causing infections across the globe, particularly in Africa, is not only more infectious but also raises a high risk of miscarriage, according to a study led by international researchers.
WHO report: New, unidentified illness in Congo
Kinshasa, Feb 19: A new, unidentified illness has been reported in the northwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which is buffeted by multiple public health and humanitarian crises, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday.
African leaders call for immediate withdrawal of M23 rebels from Congo
Addis Ababa, Feb 17: African leaders attending the 38th African Union (AU) Summit have urged the immediate withdrawal of the March 23 Movement (M23) armed group from the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
South African President reaffirms commitment to ending conflict in Congo
Johannesburg, Feb 15: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa paid tribute to 14 South African soldiers who lost their lives in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) last month, reiterating his commitment to ending the conflict in Africa's second-largest country.
African leaders call for peaceful solution to conflict in DR Congo
Dar Es Salaam, Feb 9: Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and other African leaders reaffirmed their full support for seeking a lasting solution to the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
African-led peace efforts in Congo crucial to reducing regional conflict
Kinshasa, Feb 8: As hostilities escalate in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), African regional blocs are urgently pursuing African-led solutions to prevent a wider regional crisis.
Zambian President vows commitment to peace efforts in Congo
Lusaka, Feb 8: Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is committed to collaborating with other African leaders to foster peace, security and stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a senior government official said.
Continued clashes in Congo's South Kivu trigger mass displacement: UN
United Nations, Feb 8: With hostilities subsiding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)'s occupied Goma City in North Kivu province, UN humanitarians said that violence in South Kivu province is increasing and triggering mass displacement of people.
UN human rights chief urges action to prevent further conflict in Congo
Geneva, Feb 7: The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Friday warned that the escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could lead to a further deterioration of the situation if no action is taken.
Malawian President orders withdrawal of troops from Congo
Lilongwe, Feb 7: Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered Defence Force Commander Paul Valentino Phiri to begin preparations for the withdrawal of Malawian troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
UN chief urges efforts to end crisis in Congo
United Nations, Feb 7: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for more efforts to end the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Two Tanzanian peacekeepers killed, four injured in DR Congo
Dar Es Salaam, Feb 3: Two Tanzanian peacekeepers have been killed and four others injured in ongoing conflicts in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Tanzania People's Defense Forces (TPDF) said in a statement.
As DRC conflict escalates, Indian Embassy asks nationals to immediately depart from Bukavu
Kinshasa, February 2: The Indian embassy in Democratic Republic of the Congo on Sunday updated their advisory for Indian nationals in Bukavu, and said they are closely monitoring the situation in eastern DRC.
Southern African bloc calls for dialogue to restore peace, security in DR Congo
Seoul, Feb 1: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) called for dialogue among all parties to restore peace and security in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
With calm being restored in DR Congo, risk of disease outbreaks increases: UN
United Nations, Feb 1: While calm is being restored in Goma, the key eastern city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the risk of disease outbreaks, including cholera and Mpox, increases on the outskirts, according to the United Nations officials.
All our citizens are safe, MEA says on DRC conflict
New Delhi, February 1: Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that all Indians in the Democratic Republic of Congo are safe amid the ongoing conflict.
Conflict in Congo hampers monkeypox fight: Africa CDC
Addis Ababa, Jan 31: The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that the worsening humanitarian situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) hampers the fight against the spread of monkeypox in the region.
South Korea to issue travel ban for Congo amid armed clashes
Seoul, Jan 31: South Korea plans to issue a travel ban for an eastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to intensifying fighting between government and rebel forces in the country, the foreign ministry said on Friday.
UN concerned about rebels advancing south in Congo
United Nations, Jan 31: The United Nations is "deeply concerned" by the M23 rebel group advancing towards South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a UN spokesman said.
UAE expresses concern over situation in Democratic Republic of Congo
Abu Dhabi, January 30: The UAE has expressed its deep concern over developments in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and called for enhancing peace and restoring stability.
Situation in DR Congo's Goma calmer, with sporadic shooting and looting reported: UN
United Nations, Jan 30: Situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) city of Goma is calmer but still tense, with some violence hampering humanitarian operations, a UN spokesman said.
SADC to hold extraordinary summit on eastern DR Congo situation
Harare, Jan 30: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will hold an extraordinary summit in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, on Thursday to discuss the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the SADC Secretariat said in a statement.
South Africa calls for more efforts to end Congo conflict after 13 soldiers killed
Cape Town, Jan 29: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday called for intensified diplomatic efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following the deaths of 13 South African peacekeepers.
Congo President to be no show at EAC's crisis meeting amid rebel group M23 advances
Kinshasa, Jan 29: Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), will not attend the crisis meeting hosted by his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto Wednesday, regarding the security situation in the eastern DRC, local media reported, citing sources in the presidential office.
UN chief speaks with presidents of Rwanda, DR Congo over conflict
United Nations, Jan 29: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres talked over the phone with the presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda to discuss the escalating conflict in the DRC, a UN spokesman said.
UN officials express alarm over escalating violence, humanitarian crisis in DRC
United Nations, Jan 28: Senior UN officials expressed alarm over the escalation of violence and the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), amid intensified hostilities in Goma, the eastern regional capital city.
UN peacekeeping head thanks India, other troop contributors to deadly Congo operation
United Nations, Jan 28: Peacekeeping head Jean-Pierre Lacroix has thanked India and other countries contributing troops to the UN operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where three peacekeepers were killed last week.
M23 reportedly takes over national television station in DR Congo's Goma
Goma, Jan 28: Rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) took control of the facilities of the Congolese National Radio and Television (RTNC) in Goma, a city under onslaught by the rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), sources of RTNC confirmed.
UNSC condemns M23 advances in DRC, urges abide by ceasefire
United Nations, Jan 28: The United Nations Security Council condemned strongly ongoing advances by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), demanding them withdraw immediately and urging all parties to abide by the ceasefire.
UN officials express concern over violence in Congo
United Nations, Jan 27: Top UN officials expressed concern about escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
AU calls for 'immediate' cessation of all hostilities in eastern DRC
Addis Ababa, Jan 27: Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has expressed concern over the grave situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and called for an "immediate" cessation of all hostilities.
UN relocates staff from DR Congo's Goma as clashes intensify
Kinshasa, Jan 26: The United Nations announced that it has temporarily decided to relocate non-essential staff from Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), due to the deteriorating security situation.
Over 400,000 people displaced in 2025 in Congo: UN
Kinshasa, Jan 25: Over 400,000 people have been displaced since the beginning of 2025 in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as conflict intensifies and rebellion advances toward major townships, the United Nations refugee agency said.
High-ranking officer killed as clashes rage in DR Congo
Kinshasa, Jan 25: Peter Cirimwami, the military governor of North Kivu, a province under a state of siege in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), died amid violent hostilities and advances by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels, authorities confirmed.
Violent clashes rage as rebels advance in eastern DR Congo
Goma, Jan 25: Violent clashes have been raging since Friday morning between the government troops and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels in the town of Sake and its surroundings in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).