Democratic Republic of Congo13 Feb 2026A seat at the table or on the menu? Africa grapples with the new world orderThe US president has shaken up international relations and the continent is working out where it stands.13 Feb 20261 Feb 2026More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR CongoThe mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.1 Feb 20268 Jan 2026Algeria apologises after player mocks Congolese superfan dressed as pan-African heroMichel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo's Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.8 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa's oldest national parkTrackers in DR Congo's Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.7 Jan 202627 Dec 2025UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policyThe Home Office says Kinshasa has failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal immigrants and foreign national offenders. 27 Dec 202523 Dec 2025Thousands fleeing DR Congo violence face 'dire conditions' in Burundi - aid agenciesThose particularly affected are children and pregnant women - some going without food for days.23 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Rebels start to withdraw from key DR Congo city, leaders sayDR Congo's government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.18 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Rebels say they will withdraw from key DR Congo city at US requestThe US accuses Rwanda of backing the rebel advance in breach of a deal brokered by President Trump.16 Dec 202516 Dec 2025French court sentences ex-DR Congo rebel and politician to 30 years in jailIn a landmark trial, Roger Lumbala faced accusations about atrocities committed during the Second Congo war.16 Dec 2025...
