In Congo, an unconventional Christian movement has existential lessons for the troubled nation

Simon Kimbangu, founder of one of Africa’s largest independent churches, spent 30 years in jail and died a prisoner, banished ...

Goma residents endure temporary water shortages, despite city’s proximity to lake Kivu

Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province has been hit by a water shortage due to its adduction system ...

Congo’s World Cup qualification unites a troubled country and brings a rare moment of joy

Congo has erupted in joy overnight after an extra-time goal against Jamaica sent the country back to the World Cup for the ...

Congo to receive third-country deportees from the US under new deal

Congo will receive some deportees from the U.S. as part of a new deal under the Trump administration’s third-country program.

Republic of Congo constitutional court confirms leader Sassou-N’Guesso’s election win and fifth term

The Republic of Congo’s top court confirms President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso’s election win and gives him a fifth term.

A women-led music festival pushes for peace in Congo’s conflict-ridden eastern region

A women-organized music festival in Goma brings thousands together to push back against violence and call for peace.

Conflict in eastern Congo is escalating with use of heavy weapons and drones, UN warns

The United Nations’ acting top envoy for Congo has warned the U.N. Security Council that the conflict in mineral-rich eastern ...

Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Congo on Thursday declared the end of a two-year outbreak of the mpox disease that’s believed ...
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Congo and Rwanda agree on steps to de-escalate tensions in eastern Congo

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congolese and Rwandan officials met in the United States and agreed on coordinated steps to de-escalate tensions in eastern Congo, where government troops are fighting rebels backed ...