Africa
Security Forces Disperse Kinshasa Protest, One Dead and 10 Arrested
Security forces broke up an opposition march in Kinshasa over proposed constitutional changes; authorities say a party member later died at Olympic
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Dr Congo
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Copper Price Rises 0.51% to $14,535.25 Per Tonne
International copper climbed 0.51% to $14,535.25 per tonne in the week of Sept 14-19, 2026, according to weekly trade data.
Rwanda-Backed M23 Taxes Mines and Trade to Fund Parallel Rule in Eastern DRC
The M23 levies fees, taxes mineral exports and runs services to pay fighters and staff, entrenching de facto rule across eastern DRC.
Ebola Reaches South-Ubangi in DR Congo, 3,398 Dead as Cases Hit 7,022
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has 7,022 cases, 3,398 deaths and 1,671 recoveries; spread into South-Ubangi expands the epidemic to seven provinces.
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Fire in Bukavu Schools Triggers Stampede, At Least 24 Children Feared Dead
A blaze that swept two schools and about 300 houses in Kadutu sparked a panicked rush; officials say at least 24 schoolchildren are feared dead.
WHO Says Congo Needs 5,000 More Health Workers to Sustain Ebola Response
WHO says DR Congo needs about 5,000 trained health workers and $1.3 billion in urgent funding to staff expanded Ebola treatment capacity.
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Fire at Kinshasa Wedding Kills 22, Authorities Open Investigation
Witnesses recorded a blaze that tore through a popular Kinshasa wedding venue and killed 22 people. Authorities have opened an investigation.
Armed Drones Raise Risk for Aid Workers in Sudan, Gaza and DR Congo
UN agencies report 907 aid workers attacked last year, with drones driving a surge in killings, kidnappings and injuries across conflicts.
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Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Becomes Its Deadliest on Record
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people since it was declared in May, making it the country’s deadliest outbreak on record.