As the world battles Covid-19, a new Ebola crisis explodes in the Congo. Lockdown measures are hindering the fight, causing deaths to surge. Health officials sound the alarm on a potential dual-pandemic catastrophe.
Health officials launch a urgent mass vaccination campaign in the Democratic Republic of Congo's conflict-ridden North Kivu province, using a new experimental vaccine to contain a dangerous new Ebola outbreak.
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo confirm new Ebola cases, triggering a swift emergency response to contain the deadly virus in a remote eastern region.
A major maritime disaster has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo as overcrowded boats capsize on the Congo River, claiming at least 180 lives in one of Africa's deadliest recent accidents.
A horrific militia assault on a village in the conflict-ridden eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has left at least 40 dead, with many victims brutally hacked to death, local officials report.
The World Health Organisation sounds the alarm as the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo rapidly escalates, with cases doubling and fears mounting over a potential global health emergency.
Newcastle United's 3-2 comeback win over Wolves is overshadowed by a serious injury to Brentford's Yoane Wissa while on international duty with DR Congo, leaving the Bees furious and facing an attacking crisis.
UK health authorities have escalated the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to a full pandemic, triggering urgent lockdown protocols and travel advisories. Learn about the symptoms, risks, and containment strategies.
UK health officials issue a stark warning as the deadly Ebola virus spreads rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, raising fears of a major international health crisis. Urgent travel advisories and airport screenings are being implemented.
Devastating floods and landslides in eastern Congo have resulted in a tragic loss of life, with scores injured and critical infrastructure destroyed. International aid efforts are mobilising.
Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka makes stunning decision to represent DR Congo after limited England opportunities, reshaping international football landscape.
Brentford have slapped a 'not for sale' sign on DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa after Newcastle United's enquiry, with the Bees determined to keep their key attacker.
Brentford FC is in crisis as star forward Yoane Wissa issues a stunning public attack, accusing the club of reneging on transfer promises and trying to 'force him out' in chaotic final hours of the summer window.
The United States has suspended critical humanitarian assistance to Northeast Nigeria, a region on the brink of famine, over security concerns and aid worker safety. The decision threatens millions relying on aid for survival.
In a devastating new attack, Boko Haram militants have killed at least 40 farmers in Nigeria's restive Borno State, highlighting the ongoing security crisis in the region despite government claims of control.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally accused Rwanda of supporting M23 rebels, escalating tensions in Central Africa. President Félix Tshisekedi vows to defend territorial integrity amid renewed conflict.
The M23 rebel group, accused by the UN and Congo of Rwandan support, vehemently denies involvement in recent massacres in eastern DRC, as the volatile region teeters on the brink of further violence.
A horrific new wave of violence by M23 rebels in the DRC has seen a woman tied to trees and gang-raped, while dozens of women and children were slaughtered in a brutal massacre, UN reports confirm.
A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
A damning Human Rights Watch report details a surge in brutal violence in eastern DR Congo, implicating Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in massacres, rape, and mass displacement, creating a severe humanitarian crisis.
A British adventurer captured spine-chilling footage of an elusive venomous snake in the Congo, sparking fascination and fear among wildlife experts.
Brentford have reportedly agreed a £42 million deal for DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, who has already undergone a medical. Newcastle United remain interested, setting the stage for a potential bidding war.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raises alarm over worsening violence in DR Congo, calling for urgent international action to prevent further humanitarian crisis.
Armed men have kidnapped more than 50 people in Nigeria's northwest, escalating fears over rising insecurity in the region. Authorities are yet to confirm the victims' whereabouts.
Belgium marks the 100th birthday of Congo's slain leader Patrice Lumumba with an exhibition and renewed calls for justice.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has sparked outrage by auctioning off vast tracts of pristine forest, including critical gorilla habitats, for oil and gas exploration.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has sparked outrage by auctioning off vast tracts of pristine forest, including critical gorilla habitats, for oil and gas exploration.
A brutal attack by Islamic State-affiliated militants on a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in multiple casualties, raising fears of escalating violence in the region.
Bristol Zoo collaborates with international conservationists to protect the endangered okapi, a unique relative of the giraffe, amid threats from poaching and habitat loss in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rwanda has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo of supporting armed groups, heightening regional tensions. The allegations come amid ongoing conflict in eastern Congo.