World May 03 M23 rebels seize key smartphone mineral mining town in eastern Congo The decadeslong conflict in eastern Congo has produced one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with over 100 armed groups fighting for control of the mineral-rich area near the border with Rwanda.
Health May 02 A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo’s biggest outbreak Scientists say a new form of mpox detected in a mining town in Congo might more easily spread among people. Already, Congo is seeing its biggest mpox outbreak with more than 4,500 suspected infections and nearly 300 deaths.
World Feb 01 Pope Francis visits Congo, urges forgiveness for past wrongs Pope Francis is urging Congo's people to find it in their hearts to forgive those who have harmed them.
World Jan 31 Pope’s Africa trip spotlights conflict, church’s future Aid groups are hoping Francis’ trip will shine a spotlight on two of the world’s forgotten conflicts and rekindle international attention on some of Africa’s worst humanitarian crises.