Category: Central Africa
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Could Last a Year, Red Cross Warns
Edited By: Africa Eye The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could continue for as long as a year, a senior Red Cross official warned on Tuesday, cautioning that the epidemic has not yet reached its peak. Speaking at a press briefing, Bruno Michon, Head of Operations at the International Federation […]
Ebola Outbreak Deepens in Central Africa as Health Authorities Race Against Time
Edited By : Africa Eye The Ebola outbreak declared in mid-May continues to claim lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda, prompting renewed warnings from African and international health authorities about the risk of wider regional spread. In an opinion piece published on Sunday in the Financial Times, Jean Kaseya, […]
Congo Basin on Alert as Ebola Resurfaces and Rwanda Reinforces Border Defenses
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Concerns over the resurgence of deadly epidemics are mounting once again in Central Africa’s Congo Basin, a vast tropical forest region often described as one of the world’s most vulnerable areas to infectious disease outbreaks. The region, considered by some experts to be the “epicentre of epidemics,” is home to hundreds […]
US sanctions former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila over alleged links to M23
Edited By: Aya Selene The United States has imposed sanctions on former Joseph Kabila, accusing him of contributing to instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo through alleged support for the M23 rebel group, according to an official source cited on Thursday. Kabila, who led the country from 2001 to 2019, has been added […]
Central African Republic’s Special Criminal Court faces major test with Bozizé trial
Edited By: Aya Selene The Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic is preparing to open one of the most significant trials in its history, as proceedings against former president François Bozizé are set to begin on June 16. The case, which includes charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity, represents the most […]
DR Congo sees sharp surge in death sentences after lifting moratorium
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The number of death sentences in Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen dramatically since authorities lifted a long-standing moratorium on executions in 2024, according to a new report released by a human rights organization. For more than two decades, the country had maintained a de facto suspension of the death […]
EU commissioner calls eastern DR Congo crisis “catastrophic” during Goma visit
Edited By: Tendai Zola EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib has described the humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as “catastrophic” during a visit to the conflict-affected city of Goma, where fighting between armed groups and government forces continues. The European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management concluded a regional tour of the Great […]
Uvira residents urge reopening of Burundi border as livelihoods collapse
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Daily life in Uvira, a city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has slowed dramatically since the closure of the border with Burundi on December 10. Once a vibrant hub of cross-border trade, the city now faces economic stagnation as commercial exchanges — a key source of income for many residents […]
Why Gabon Temporarily Suspended Facebook and Other Social Media Platforms
Edited By: Aya Selene Gabonese authorities have taken responsibility for the decision to suspend several social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, describing the move as temporary and aimed at regulating digital spaces and improving the quality of public debate. Presidential spokesperson Théophane Zamie-Nze Biyoghe said the measure was not a permanent ban but a […]
DRC Accepts Ceasefire Proposal with AFC/M23
Edited By: Aya Selene The presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced that it has accepted a ceasefire proposal put forward by Angola, providing for a halt in hostilities from February 18 between government forces and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/M23 (AFC/M23) rebel group. The initiative follows a high-level meeting in Luanda […]
DRC: UN Peacekeepers Face Delicate Ceasefire Monitoring Mission in the East
Edited By: Aminata Diallo The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is preparing for a sensitive new role in the country’s volatile east, as part of efforts to monitor a ceasefire between Congolese armed forces and the rebel coalition known as the Alliance Fleuve Congo/Mouvement du 23 mars (M23). A […]
African Leaders Call for Ceasefire in Eastern DR Congo
Edited By: Tendai African leaders have called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following talks in Luanda with President Felix Tshisekedi. The appeal was issued after a meeting hosted by Angolan President João Lourenço, who also serves as Chairperson of the African Union. In a joint statement, Lourenço urged all […]
Regional Talks in Togo Seek a Lasting Solution to the Congo Crisis
Edited By: Sekou Kagné A new regional meeting focused on the ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is being held today and tomorrow in the Togolese capital, Lomé. The talks come just weeks after a peace agreement was signed between Rwanda and the DRC in Washington in November, under the sponsorship of […]
Eastern DRC: Funeral held in Goma for civilians killed in drone strike as conflict persists
Edited By: Aya Selene A funeral ceremony was held on Thursday in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, for 22 civilians killed earlier this month in a drone strike in North Kivu province, as fighting continues to devastate the region. The symbolic burial was organized by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, which displayed 22 coffins […]
Rigobert Song Confident of Cameroon’s Qualification Against Morocco
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Former Cameroon international Rigobert Song has expressed strong confidence in his team’s ability to qualify for the next round of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, as the Indomitable Lions prepare to face Morocco in the quarter-finals. Song welcomed Cameroon’s qualification after a 2–1 victory over South Africa, describing the match […]