eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Coverage of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in the Nexus archive.
- Congo Ebola Outbreak: Financial Oversight Takes Priority as Distrust Grows
Ebola is raising suspicions of profiteering in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Distrust over how response money is handled is undermining the community cooperation needed to contain this fast-growing outbreak.
- Southern Africa: SADC, AU and Botswana Co-Host High-Level Harmonisation Meeting to Promote Peace Initiatives in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
The Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union (AU), and the Government of Botswana co-hosted a High-Level Harmonisation Meeting from 24 to 26 July 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana, to promote peace initiatives in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The meeting involved the AU Panel of Facilitators and the Independent Joint Secretariat.
- DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that ongoing armed conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is complicating efforts to contain a worsening Ebola outbreak. WHO Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the situation as a 'catastrophic collision' of health and security crises.