Luhihi, Democratic Republic of Congo — At least 10 individuals lost their lives following a cave-in at a gold mine in eastern Congo, according to an official appointed by local armed groups. The governor of South Kivu province, Douglas Dunia Masumbuko, announced the casualty figures on Thursday, noting that the toll might increase due to … Read more
South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo – A devastating mine collapse in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed the lives of at least 10 individuals, according to local authorities in the conflict-stricken area. The disaster occurred at the Luhihi gold mine, which is located in a province currently under the … Read more
BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo — Late on the night of March 8, a horrifying assault was perpetrated by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in Ngite, a village within North Kivu’s Beni territory, leaving a trail of death and destruction. The brutal attack claimed the lives of four villagers, including a woman horrifically burnt … Read more
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo – A sudden and severe outbreak has claimed the lives of at least 50 people in the eastern Congo following the consumption of a dead bat by three children, sparking widespread concern and an urgent public health response. The fatalities occurred amidst a rapid increase in the number of … Read more
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — A perplexing illness has claimed the lives of over 50 people in the northwest region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, sparking alarm and mobilizing international health experts. At least 431 cases have been recorded, striking at least two villages with devastating swiftness, according to the latest communication from … Read more
Kinshasa, Congo – The U.S. government has issued a warning to American citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo, urging them to consider leaving the country immediately due to escalating security concerns. The advisory follows recent attacks on diplomatic missions, including a significant incident at the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa, underscoring rising tensions and potential … Read more
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – The World Health Organization has sent a team of experts to the Democratic Republic of Congo to assist local health authorities in identifying the cause behind a perplexing illness that has affected hundreds of individuals in the northwestern region of the country. Local health departments raised alarms following multiple … Read more
Goma, Congo — Eastern Congo was shaken by violence again this week as two humanitarian workers were killed during an ambush on their convoy. The international charity, Tearfund, disclosed the unfortunate incident late Monday, highlighting the peril faced by humanitarian personnel in this volatile region. The attack on Sunday adds to a growing list of … Read more
GOMA, Congo — A convoy carrying humanitarian staff from the NGO Tearfund was ambushed in eastern Congo, resulting in the deaths of two aid workers, the organization confirmed. This violent incident occurred as the team arrived in Butembo city in the conflict-ridden North Kivu province, underscoring the increasing dangers faced by humanitarian operations in the … Read more
WASHINGTON – The U.S. government strongly condemns the Rwandan government’s support for the M23 armed group, which is currently carrying out violent attacks in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The U.S. Department of State spokesperson, Matthew Miller, made this announcement through a press release titled “Escalation of Hostilities in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,” … Read more