Day one of the DRC–Africa Battery Metals Forum kicks off

The third edition of the DRC–Africa Battery Metals Forum officially opened today in Kolwezi, marking a pivotal step in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s ambitions to play a central role in the global battery metals value chain. For more on the...

Environmental analysis of DRC’s M23 armed conflict gains widespread traction, opening doors for researchers

The resurgence of the M23 rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo drew renewed attention to the region’s complex and ongoing humanitarian crisis this year, but beyond the displacement of civilians and the loss of life, researchers...

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...

Advans Group explores acquisitions in plans to enter Kenyan

Global microfinance institution, Advans Group is targeting to enter the Kenyan market in due course to offer affordable credit to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Speaking in Nairobi during the Africa Inclusive Finance Week – SAM 2025,...

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....

Longer-term demand-side support needed to realise universal electricity access in Africa – IEA

African countries need $150-billion of investment to realise universal electricity access by 2035, which equals $15-billion of investment every year; however, less than $2.5-billion was committed for electricity access connections in sub-Saharan...

Parties to DRC, Rwanda peace agreement hold third meeting

Babitseng joins CAF delegates for congress in DRC

UK-based public health assistant arrested for trafficking hard drugs as NDLEA intercept drugs concealed in Electric bulbs, car compartments

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...

WHO: Ebola outbreak in DRC shows signs of decline

KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is “showing encouraging signs of decline,” though risks remain, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday. According to the latest situation report...

Mboko eager to build on 'crazy' breakthrough year

Canada's Victoria Mboko in action during her first round match against Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova. PHOTO: REUTERS TOKYO: Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko finished last year ranked 350th in the world but she is now just outside the top 20...

Today in Africa — September 30, 2025: DRC Court Sentences Ex-President Joseph Kabila to Death, South Africa’s Envoy Found Dead in Paris, Trump Administration Backs Short-Term AGOA Renewal

NEWS South Africa’s ambassador to France, who passed away today by apparent suicide. by Deaan Vivier/Beeld/Gallo Images via Getty Images Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These...

NDLEA intercepts illicit drug consignments in frozen snails, electrical bulbs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and female clothes heading to the United States, United Kingdom and Democratic...

Kabila sentenced to death: What it means for DRC and what’s next

Former president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Joseph Kabila, was on Tuesday sentenced to death by a high military court on charges of treason, war crimes and other serious offences, in connection with the ongoing conflict in the...

Kenyans Among Top 10 Nationalities Seeking Permanent Relocation to US

Over 4,000 Kenyans have the opportunity to obtain permanent residency in the United States through the Green Card lottery, it has been revealed. According to figures from the US Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs, 4,459 Kenyans were...

Mixed results for Kenya as Zone III boxing championships get underway

Audio By Vocalize Kenya had a mixed start at the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) Zone III Championships, with four boxers progressing and five others bowing out on the opening day at the Moi International Sports Centre Indoor Arena, Kasarani,...

Ebola: 42 dead in DRC as cases rise to 64 – WHO

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has killed 42 people out of 64 reported cases, according to the latest situation report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) African Region. As of 28 September, 53 confirmed and...

Missionary pilots risk all for forgotten communities in the DRC amid decades of conflict

By Christian Daily InternationalTuesday, September 30, 2025 Dominic Villeneuve, a Canadian pilot works for Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), a Christian organization that sends aircraft into some of the world's most dangerous places. | MAFDominic...

UN rights work faces existential threat amid funding crisis

Investigations into global rights abuses could collapse as the UN faces mounting debt, delayed payments and political interference. United Nations rights work is being disproportionately targeted for cuts amid a deep UN funding crisis, posing an...

Former DRC president sentenced to death