DRC Faces Growing Crisis as Trenches Displace Thousands

Gigantic trenches known as urban gullies are tearing through cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, swallowing homes, roads, and entire communities. A new study has mapped nearly 3,000 gullies across the country, estimating that...

Lagos: NDLEA intercepts drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs

Consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothes heading to the United States, United Kingdom, and Democratic Republic of Congo have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement...

Largest cobalt deposit outside DRC up for sale

Chamwe Kaira Celsius Resources has begun drafting non-binding agreements for a potential deal with a strategic partner to sell its 95% interest in the Opuwo Project. The company said it continues to look for a suitable buyer after previous sale...

Kenfack's double-double helps Moanda stun hosts, New Gen

KINSHASA (DR Congo) – Moanda BB began their Road to BAL 2026 campaign on Sunday in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, with a determined 73-67 win over hosts ASB New Generation. Despite the crowd's overwhelming support for the Congolese team,...

Drc Journalist Pacifique Muliri In Hiding After Threats

By Committee to Protect Journalists Kinshasa, September 24, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is urging authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo to ensure the safety of journalist Pacifique Muliri, who has been living in hiding...

Drc Journalist Pacifique Muliri In Hiding After Threats Over Mining Inv

By Committee to Protect Journalists Kinshasa, September 24, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is urging authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo to ensure the safety of journalist Pacifique Muliri, who has been living in hiding...

Road to Peace: A Slippery Mountain to Climb for the DRC

Dr. Yvan Yenda Ilunga|Published 5 hours ago 7min Dr. Yvan Yenda Ilunga The path to peace for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes region is a path of bold moves and collective accountability. The current political and...

2026 World Cup Playoffs: ‘We Can Still Qualify’ – Ikpeba Tells Super Eagles Ahead Of Gabon Clash

Former Super Eagles forward, Victor Ikpeba, has urged Nigeria’s senior men’s team to take full advantage of their second opportunity to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing that the playoffs present “a lifeline” that must not be wasted....

8 months on, Goma airport remains closed amid DRC’s grinding conflict

GOMA, DR Congo | Xinhua | More than eight months after rebels seized Goma, the international airport of this urban hub in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains shuttered, a stark symbol of a grinding conflict that continues to...

DRC President Tshisekedi urges UN to recognize "silent genocide" in eastern Congo

At the 2025 UN General Assembly, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi issued a stark warning to the international community, describing the ongoing violence in eastern Congo as a “silent genocide.” Speaking before...

Zimbabwe, DRC and Nigeria Advance Mineral Beneficiation

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 2, 2025/APO Group/ — Mining Ministries from Zimbabwe, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) showcased measures driving beneficiation of mineral resources during the Ministerial Forum held today at...

Super Eagles must grab playoffs chance to qualify for 2026 World Cup – Ikpeba

Former international, Victor Ikpeba says it is important for the Super Eagles to grab the chance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the playoffs. Eric Chelle’s side failed to secure automatic qualification to the mundial despite a...

UK Public Health Assistant Arrested In Lagos with Tramadol Concealed In Frozen Snails

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothes destined for the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Democratic...

Morning Briefing: Oct. 21, 2025

ISTANBUL Here is a rundown of all the news you need to start your Tuesday, including Japan's premier election after resignation of Shigeru Ishiba and his Cabinet, US envoys meeting Israeli prime minister for Gaza ceasefire talks, US President...

DRC will not 'auction' mineral resources to US, says Tshisekedi

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi said on Monday a US-mediated peace deal signed with Rwanda in June has not calmed fighting in eastern DRC, though he thanked President Donald Trump for attempting to end the conflict....

NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs Hidden In Frozen Snails, Electrical Bulbs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothes bound for the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Democratic Republic of Congo....

Arsenal urged by fans to abandon Visit Rwanda renewal talks

Tuesday 21 October 2025 7:00 am | Updated: Monday 20 October 2025 3:56 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Visit Rwanda's deal sees it promoted on...

Sungrow to build 233 MW solar PV plant in DRC for CrossBoundary Energy

Renewable energy project developer Sungrow will build a 233 MW solar PV plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for commercial and industry energy investment company CrossBoundary Energy, which will supply clean, low-cost solar power to...

Rights group says former DRC President Kabila’s trial exposes country's democratic crisis

02 october 2025 - 07:56:41 MA 323 Views Panafrican News Agency Kinshasa, DRC (PANA) - A Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) military court’s conviction and death sentence imposed on former President Joseph Kabila on 30 September highlights the...

WHO says 42 dead in latest Ebola outbreak in DRC

Kinshasa – An Ebola outbreak declared in the DRC in early September has caused 42 deaths out of 64 confirmed cases but the risk of it spreading in the region is moderate, the WHO said Wednesday. Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of...