Dr congo news today
Here are some of the latest news stories from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC):
Conflict and Violence
- The DRC government has accused neighboring Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebel group, which has been fighting government forces in the eastern part of the country. (Source: Reuters)
- The United Nations has condemned the killing of at least 12 civilians in an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group in the northeastern province of Ituri. (Source: UN News)
Health
- The DRC has reported an outbreak of cholera in the capital city of Kinshasa, with at least 15 cases confirmed and several deaths reported. (Source: WHO)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a vaccination campaign against measles in the DRC, which has seen a surge in cases in recent months. (Source: WHO)
Economy
- The DRC has signed a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to receive a $450 million loan to help stabilize its economy. (Source: IMF)
- The country's mining sector has seen a surge in production, with copper and cobalt exports increasing by 15% in the first quarter of 2023. (Source: Mining Weekly)
Politics
- The DRC's opposition parties have called for the resignation of President Félix Tshisekedi, citing allegations of corruption and human rights abuses. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The government has announced plans to hold a national dialogue to address the country's political and economic challenges. (Source: AFP)
Other News
- The DRC has launched a campaign to eradicate the tsetse fly, which is responsible for spreading sleeping sickness. (Source: The New Humanitarian)
- The country's football team has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Côte d'Ivoire. (Source: BBC Sport)
Please note that the news stories listed above are subject to change and may not be comprehensive or up-to-date.