Congo appoints its first female Prime Minister as violence surges in the east

Judith Suminwa Tuluka. | Photo Credit: X/@SuminwaJudith President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo…

At least 10 people killed as rebels seize a town in Congo’s conflict-hit eastern region – Times of India

GOMA: A rebel group with alleged links to neighboring Rwanda seized a town in Congo‘s conflict-hit…

Democratic Republic of Congo rules out election re-run as observers flag irregularities – Times of India

KINSHASA: The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Thursday refused opposition calls for…

Congo enters its second day of voting after a chaotic rollout forced the election’s extension – Times of India

KINSHASA: Congo entered its second day of voting Thursday after a chaotic rollout and lengthy delays…

Republic of Congo observes day of mourning after deadly stampede – Times of India

BRAZZAVILLE: The Republic of Congo observed a day of mourning Wednesday, after 31 young people were…

Internal documents show the World Health Organisation paid sexual abuse victims in Congo USD 250 each – Times of India

LONDON: Earlier this year, the doctor who leads the World Health Organisation’s efforts to prevent sexual…

South Africa recalls UN peacekeepers accused of sexual misconduct in Congo – Times of India

JOHANNESBURG: The South African National Defence Force has recalled eight UN peacekeepers deployed to the Democratic…

At least 27 dead with dozens more missing after boat capsizes in northwest Congo – Times of India

KINSHASA: A boat capsized in Congo‘s northwest killing at least 27 people, and more than 70…

Landslide in northwest Congo kills at least 17 people after torrential rain – Times of India

KINSHASA: Torrential rain in northwestern Congo caused a landslide that killed at least 17 people overnight,…

An alarming humanitarian crisis and massive sexual violence wrack eastern Congo, UN official says – Times of India

UNITED NATIONS: The humanitarian situation in conflict-wracked eastern Congo has deteriorated alarmingly in the past 18…