Thursday, June 18, 2026

Democratic Republic

May 20, 2026

WHO ramps up efforts to contain DRC’s Ebola outbreak

WHO says it is intensifying efforts and supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo’s government to contain the Ebola outbreak in the country’s north-eastern Ituri Province.

Ebola crisis in DRC
January 20, 2026

UN assists migrants released from illegal detention sites in Libya

The UN migration agency has deployed emergency teams to assist hundreds of migrants released from illegal Libyan detention sites where they were held in appalling conditions.

Libya
February 2, 2025

EU condemns M23 invasion in DR Congo

M23 rebel group is involved in armed conflict with government forces in North Kivu district of DRC.

M23 rebel group
January 26, 2025

UN relocates non-essential workers amid tension in DR Congo

The UN agency’s Chief of Office in Goma, Abdoulaye Barry, said that the situation was becoming increasingly unsafe for both civilians and aid teams

Democratic Republic of the Congo
January 2, 2025

Thailand announces e-visa process for Nigerians, Ghanaians, other nationals  

The embassy added that it reserved the rights to request additional documents, interview in person in Abuja, and amend visa categories as deemed necessary.

Thailand e-visa
November 1, 2024

Nigeria yet to announce date for mpox vaccination rollout, says Africa CDC

Mr Ngongo stated that logistical challenges delayed Nigeria’s vaccination efforts.

Monkeypox
October 9, 2024

Rwanda creating obstacles in talks to ease M23 conflict: Congo

Rwanda noted that Congo refused to sign a deal as part of peace talks mediated by Angola.

Rwanda (Credit: sputnik africa)
November 24, 2023

114 million people displaced by war, violence worldwide: UNHCR

“We must look within, work together to end conflicts.’’

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)
October 26, 2023

UN says 114 million people displaced by war, violence worldwide

As of June, the number of forcibly displaced individuals worldwide stood at 110 million, marking an increase of 1.6 million from the end of 2022.

NORTH-EAST IDP CAMP
January 30, 2023

Congo seeks FBI’s help to protect Pope Francis during visit to Kinshasa

In addition to the FBI, the Pope would be protected by local police, the army, with support from the Vatican’s security services.

Pope Francis and FBI operatives