Today news in congo
Here are some of the top news stories from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for today:
Politics
- The DRC's Prime Minister, Sylvestre Ilunga Ilukamba, has announced a new government reshuffle, with several ministers being replaced. (Source: AFP)
- The opposition party, Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), has called for protests against the government's handling of the economy and corruption. (Source: Reuters)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in cases of Ebola in the DRC's North Kivu province, with 12 new cases reported in the past week. (Source: WHO)
- The DRC's Ministry of Health has launched a vaccination campaign against measles, which has affected over 100,000 people in the country. (Source: Xinhua)
Conflict
- The DRC's military has launched an operation against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a rebel group that has been responsible for numerous attacks in the country. (Source: AP)
- The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has reported an increase in violence in the eastern part of the country, with several civilians killed in recent days. (Source: UN News)
Economy
- The DRC's central bank has announced a new currency, the Congolese franc, which will replace the old currency, the Congolese franc. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.2 billion loan to the DRC to help the country address its economic challenges. (Source: IMF)
Other
- The DRC's football team has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating the Central African Republic 2-1 in a qualifying match. (Source: BBC)
- The DRC's capital city, Kinshasa, has been hit by a severe drought, with many residents struggling to access clean water and food. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Please note that the news stories may be subject to change and may not be up to date.