Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
News from Kinshasa
More than 20 children feared dead in DR Congo school fire
Officials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.
September 10, 2026DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.
June 29, 2026Congo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected - Reuters
Congo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected Reuters
June 14, 2026Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 710 - Reuters
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 710 Reuters
June 14, 2026Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response - Reuters
Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response Reuters
June 8, 2026Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 515 - Reuters
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 515 Reuters
June 7, 2026Health workers race to contain Congo's fast-spreading Ebola outbreak - Reuters
Health workers race to contain Congo's fast-spreading Ebola outbreak Reuters
May 18, 2026WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern - Reuters
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern Reuters
May 17, 2026New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.
May 15, 2026Congo, Rwanda head for showdown over Francophonie top job - Reuters
Congo, Rwanda head for showdown over Francophonie top job Reuters
May 15, 2026DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls
"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.
May 7, 2026US imposes sanctions on former Congo President Joseph Kabila - Reuters
US imposes sanctions on former Congo President Joseph Kabila Reuters
April 30, 2026DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US
The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily.
April 18, 2026DR Congo agrees to take deportees from the US
The country will start receiving deportees from this month but has not said how many they will accept.
April 6, 2026Congo in talks with US over third-country deportations, sources say - Reuters
Congo in talks with US over third-country deportations, sources say Reuters
April 3, 2026DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years
This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.
April 1, 2026