Congo Moves to End Foreign Currency Cash Use by 2027 as Government Pushes to Restore Confidence in National Economy
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has launched one of its most ambitious monetary reforms in decades,...
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Congo Is Turning Reserves into Bankable Projects – and the Investment Window Is Opening
Eni-led LNG expansion and ongoing deepwater investment are pushing the Republic of Congo's energy sector toward more bankable projects ahead...
Bundibugyo Virus Disease Outbreak Update: Key Figures and Operational Context as at 8th of June, 2026
Uganda has reported 19 cumulative cases and no new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours. As of 8 June...
Africa CDC and WHO Unveil Continental Ebola Response Strategy for Africa
The plan complements national response plans launched by the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The...
WHO Declares Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda, a Global Health Emergency
A deadly outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, is exposing the fragile intersection of conflict, migration...
Regional Health Leaders Urged to Convene Emergency Coordination Meeting After Ebola Outbreak in Ituri Province, DRC
As of the latest update, about 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths have been reported, mainly in Mongwalu and Rwampara...
AfDB Backs DR Congo Census with $80 Million to Strengthen Services and Planning
Kinshasa - After more than four decades without a national headcount, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is set to...
Mobilising Momentum for DRC’s Industrialisation: New Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum
Heading the call to turn dialogue into action. The organisers of the DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum have announced the launch...
US Rivals China in DRC with $9bn Investment in Glencore’s DRC Mines, for 40% Share
A US-backed investment group has sealed one of the largest mining transactions in Africa in recent years, marking a significant...
Chinese Embassy Issued Cautions on Illegal Mining in the DRC, Citing Risks and Rising Diplomatic Strain
In Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Chinese Embassy has issued a renewed warning to Chinese companies and nationals...
