Volcano evacuation order sparks mass exodus in DR Congo Tens of thousands of people have fled the eastern DR Congo city of Goma towards neighbouring Rwanda after authorities warned of possible new eruptions from … World • 27 May 21
Thousands flee Goma city in DR Congo as volcano erupts Thousands have fled a volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo with lava from Mount Nyiragongo reaching Goma city early this morning. World • 23 May 21
Ebola kills boy in DR Congo as fear of outbreak grows A child has died from Ebola in DR Congo's South Kivu, health authorities have said, the second person to succumb to the virus since the … World • 19 Aug 19
Rwanda says border with DRC not closed over Ebola fears Rwanda's health minister has said the border with Ebola-hit Democratic Republic of Congo remains open, appearing to contradict an earlier statement that the frontier was … World • 01 Aug 19
Second Ebola death in DR Congo's Goma A second case of Ebola has been detected in the border city of Goma in the Democratic Republic Congo. World • 31 Jul 19
Tight security as DR Congo prepares for election Workers in DR Congo have begun preparations for tomorrow's long-awaited elections as a pre-vote protest called by the country's opposition appeared to fail. World • 29 Dec 18
Global electric car sales up over 50% in 2017 Electric car sales around the world rose by 54% in 2017, taking global stock across the three-million threshold, the International Energy Agency said in a … Business • 30 May 18
Ebola case confirmed in DR Congo city The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a city, the World Health Organisation said, raising concern the deadly virus may … World • 17 May 18
Millions 'facing severe hunger' in DR Congo A humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening and has reached catastrophic levels in some parts of the country, the UN Security … News Lens • 23 Mar 18
Special reunion as family meets after five years apart Two brothers who fled conflict in DR Congo for a new life in Ireland five years ago have been reunited with their father amidst emotional … News Lens • 12 Dec 17
Robinson: Role for women in resolving conflict Former President Mary Robinson has said the involvement of women is central to achieving peace in parts of the world where there is conflict. News • 01 Jul 14
57 killed in DR Congo train crash At least 57 people have been killed after a passenger train went off the rails in the Democratic Republic of Congo. News • 23 Apr 14
Gunmen attack airport in DR Congo Gunmen have attacked the airport and seized control of the state television headquarters in the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo. News • 30 Dec 13
