Latest News About Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Updated 2026-04-26 09:05

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Authorities and state media in Congo say that two separate boat accidents this week in northwestern Congo killed at least 193 people. An ISIS-linked terrorist group among the many factions fighting in Eastern Congo has reportedly massacred dozens of people attending a funeral. An Ebola outbreak has killed 16 people in Congo, and a WHO official says President Trump's aid cuts "will definitely have an impact" on the response. … Chilean President Sebastián Piñera has announced human rights...

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While immediate humanitarian needs for civilians displaced by the latest fighting in and around the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are under control, there are serious concerns for the long term, particularly if there is further violence and additional displacement, a senior United Nations official said today. The Security Council today extended the arms embargo and other sanctions imposed against armed rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo...

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Democratic Republic of Congo news - Today’s latest updates

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera has announced human rights investigations into the country's police force following an Amnesty International report accusing security forces of deliberately injuring people to deter them from protesting. Also, an outbreak of measles has killed nearly 5,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo this year, and the World Health Organization has released a report confirming that children around the world aren't getting enough exercise. CBS News' Rylee...

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is building a better future for people everywhere. Health lays the foundation for vibrant and productive communities, stronger economies, safer nations and a better world. Our work touches lives around the world every day – often in invisible ways. As the lead health authority within the United Nations (UN) system, we help ensure the safety of the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink and the medicines and vaccines that treat and protect us....

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