The Latest Breaking News from Congo

According to activists in the area, the rebels first raided several farmers’ fields before attacking civilians with knives and firearms

A minerals-for-security deal between the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a constitutional challenge in Kinshasa, with critics warning the government may be underselling the country’s vast mineral wealth. The partnership was praised by US President Donald Trump during a visit to Washington last week by…

At least 200 people were killed in a landslide at coltan mines in eastern Congo, according to rebel authorities

A devastating landslide caused a mine collapse in Rubaya, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Over 200 people, including miners, children, and market women, lost their lives. The incident occurred at a coltan mine, a vital source for global technology. Authorities are still assessing the exact casualty count. The collapse is…

The M23 rebel group still controls Goma, a year after taking the main city in eastern Congo

Norwegian citizens and an oil firm face charges for allegedly bribing Congo's President Sassou Nguesso with $25m for offshore oil rights in 2016.

Congolese soldiers and pro-government militia fighters have reentered the strategic town of Uvira

The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group has held a symbolic burial for 22 people killed in a drone strike in eastern Congo

On the last day of the Round of 16, Algeria meet DR Congo and Côte d’Ivoire battle neighbors Burkina Faso.