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A military court in Kinshasa on Tuesday sentenced former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila to death in absentia, convicting him on charges of treason, terrorism, and war crimes. The sweeping verdict against the 54-year-old ex-leader included allegations of murder, torture, sexual assault, and conspiracy to support the M23 rebel insurgency in eastern Congo.

A brutal massacre of Christians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has left nearly 100 believers dead, highlighting the growing threat of Islamist extremism in Africa.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has extended an offer to the United States, proposing access to its vast mineral resources in exchange for military assistance against rebel forces.

The 2025 Global Persecution Index reported that numerous countries have increased their hostility toward Christians.

An illness called "Disease X" spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to 31 deaths. There are more than 400 cases of the illness, according to a statement from the World Health Organization (WHO).

President Joe Biden has announced over $1 billion in humanitarian aid to assist individuals displaced by drought and conflict across 31 African nations. This commitment was unveiled during his recent visit to Angola, where he emphasized the United States' dedication to supporting Africa's humanitarian needs.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert after a strain of monkeypox was discovered in California.

Danish drugmaker Bavarian Nordic is planning to produce up to 10 million doses of its mpox vaccine by 2025.

On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the ongoing mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) outbreak in Africa a global health emergency.

A new strain of Monkeypox has been discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a preprint study.