Former President Donald Trump's suspension of US funding to UNHCR has created catastrophic gaps in humanitarian aid for millions of refugees from Congo, Myanmar and other conflict zones, warns the UN refugee agency.
Manchester United defender Willy Kambwala faces travel chaos after his passport was stolen while on international duty with DR Congo, forcing him to miss crucial matches.
Exclusive: Retired US General's dire prediction reveals world is 'closer to nuclear conflict than ever before' amid escalating Ukraine war and Middle East violence
A Scottish doctor's terrifying ordeal with ADF rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo exposes growing concerns about British nationals' safety in conflict zones.
The Duchess of Edinburgh makes her second visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, championing women's rights and meeting survivors of sexual violence in conflict zones with the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
The Duchess of Edinburgh delivers powerful speech in Democratic Republic of Congo, calling for global action to protect women and girls from wartime sexual violence during poignant Africa visit.
In a dramatic ruling, a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has handed down a death sentence to Joseph Kabila's adopted son for embezzling nearly $50 million, sending shockwaves through the nation's political establishment.
In a landmark ruling, former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila faces death penalty for high treason and embezzlement of state funds while leading the mineral-rich nation.
A bombshell Democratic Republic of Congo Senate investigation alleges ex-President Joseph Kabila holds Rwandan citizenship, potentially explaining his controversial relationship with Kigali during his 18-year rule.
Uganda suspends tourism in the UNESCO-listed Bwindi Impenetrable National Park after a suspected militant attack targets a group of tourists, raising security fears for the region's endangered mountain gorillas.
The International Red Cross launches emergency funding drive amid escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the Catholic Church warning of potential civil war.
The International Red Cross sounds the alarm on a severe humanitarian emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a surge in fighting displacing tens of thousands and overwhelming aid efforts near Goma.
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.
Russian forces launched a deadly assault on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, killing at least two civilians in what local officials decry as a deliberate attack on residential areas. The latest violence underscores the ongoing brutality of the conflict.
Former Australian Governor-General Kim Beazley defends the Australian War Memorial's contentious decision to exclude a book about Ben Roberts-Smith from its annual prize, igniting a fierce national debate on honour, valour, and historical legacy.
Dmitry Peskov, Vladimir Putin's top spokesman, has issued a stark warning that direct conflict between Russia and NATO would inevitably escalate into a full-scale nuclear world war, marking a severe escalation in rhetoric.
Arab and Islamic leaders convene in Doha for an emergency summit, issuing a unified call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and condemning Israel's military actions as war crimes.
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.
Channel 4's broadcast of the critically acclaimed 1993 film 'The War Game' has left audiences stunned, with many taking to social media to declare it the most powerful and harrowing war movie ever created.
The Australian War Memorial has deferred its $20,000 military history prize after its judging panel selected a book about disgraced soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, sparking intense public and institutional backlash.
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.
Vladimir Putin issues a stark nuclear warning, threatening a global conflict if Western nations permit Ukraine to use their weapons for strikes on Russian territory. The Kremlin's chilling threat escalates tensions to a dangerous new level.
Explosive allegations emerge that Donald Trump allegedly encouraged a Polish leader to launch a drone attack on Russia. The Independent investigates the potential catastrophic implications for NATO and the Ukraine war.
Poland accuses Russia of a deliberate act of aggression after its drones breach NATO airspace. The incident occurs as Putin launches 'nuclear strike' drills, marking a severe escalation and testing Western defences.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is under intense scrutiny from EU members and staff for her perceived pro-Israel bias and lack of decisive leadership in responding to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, sparking a major internal revolt.