Democratic Republic Of Congo

UN reports on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) document that the armed group has committed systematic crimes against humanity and war crimes through brutal attacks on civilians in the DRC.

Kinshasa-backed armed groups like the UN-sanctioned FDLR have been accused of driving violence against the Tutsi in North and South Kivu provinces.

DRC accuses Rwanda of massacres, extrajudicial killings, torture, sexual violence, forced displacement and ethnic discrimination.

The DRC has imposed stricter travel rules for people returning from Ebola-affected areas as part of tightened control measures.

DRC’s eastern provinces continue to experience persistent conflict, while much of the wealth generated from cobalt, copper and other minerals has not benefited the people of the region.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) holds that M23’s control and trafficking of illicit minerals directly fuel its destabilising operations and further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the DRC.

According to Amnesty, the CMC‑FDP maintains remote bases in Bukombo and targets civilians, often at night or in areas with few M23 fighters.

Kinshasa said it had contacted French authorities to facilitate the tracing and monitoring of contacts who may have been exposed in the DRC and to coordinate follow-up measures in France in line with the International Health Regulations.

The clashes come as the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) entered its fourth year.

The UN says the DR Congo has reported 1,000 Ebola cases, the most ever in the first month of any Ebola outbreak in Africa. Meanwhile, Kenya's health minister says he is halting a US-backed Ebola quarantine center.

While testing capacity has recently improved, surveillance and contact tracing remain constrained, including by insecurity and restricted access in a restive region scarred by clashes between the government forces and armed groups

OCHA said that as of Wednesday, local authorities had reported 896 confirmed Ebola cases across Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu.

The Collectif des Avocats des Parties Civiles said it is compiling evidence and witness testimonies related to military operations in Minembwe, South Kivu, where violence has intensified over recent years.

The letter describes the remains as having been removed during colonial rule, either as war trophies or for scientific study.

The development comes as the Ebola outbreak continues to ravage parts of the DRC, with health authorities warning that infections remain widespread across several provinces.

Wessam Mankoula, operations manager for the Ebola response at Africa CDC, highlighted significant improvements in the ongoing continental outbreak response and preparedness efforts since the DRC declared its 17th Ebola outbreak on May 15.

Health authorities said 383 patients were either in isolation or hospitalised, while 78 patients had recovered, including 11 newly declared recoveries following negative control tests.

G7 leaders called for a "strong and coordinated response" to the latest Ebola outbreak. The EU's Ursula von der Leyen said that "health security is shared security." The recorded death toll in DRC is approaching 200.

In South Kivu alone, between January and May, at least 57 incidents directly affecting humanitarians were recorded, including threats against staff, interference in aid delivery, and movement restrictions.

Tensions over the issue have already spilt into DRC streets, with recent protests against the proposed constitutional changes turning violent in Kinshasa last week.

Scepticism, doubt and fear have hindered the response in conflict-scarred eastern DRC, by the local community’s distrust of outside authorities, which is significantly increasing the risk of disease transmission.

The repatriation will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis and according to predefined priority criteria.

The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which is especially challenging to manage because there is currently no approved vaccine or specific treatment available.

A total of 363 patients were in isolation as of Sunday, while 48 patients had recovered since the start of the outbreak.

Persistent insecurity has made it difficult to reach some communities, while even relatively stable areas continue to experience weak case detection, limited testing capacity, and insufficient contact monitoring.

The current outbreak, officially declared on May 15 by the DRC's health ministry, is the country's 17th Ebola outbreak since the virus was identified in 1976.

Across the camp, shelters were patched together with worn tarpaulins and pieces of wood. Residents say rainwater often seeps into their homes, while many latrines are damaged, overflowing, or unusable. Wastewater flows close to living areas, heightening fears of disease transmission.

Kabila said the proposal, which he described as an attempt at the Sudanization of the country, undermines the social contract and must be challenged by all regardless of their religious, political or other affiliations.

No deaths or arrests were immediately reported following the incident, but videos shared on social media showed some opposition members with visible injuries being helped away by supporters after the unrest

The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has so far affected 29 health zones across three eastern provinces: Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu.

The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has so far affected 29 health zones across three eastern provinces: Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu.

The ramp-up in contact tracing has enabled health workers to reach 62 per cent of the contacts so far, with hopes of reaching the 90 to 95 per cent target “in the coming weeks”, Dr Mahamud said.

The Sunday attacks were carried out against the village of Ilundu/Basita in South Kivu province by the Congolese army and their allied Burundian forces, according to the AFC/M23 spokesperson, Lawrence Kanyuka.

The health crisis is unfolding amid the already severe humanitarian situation in the DRC, where nearly 15 million people nationwide need humanitarian assistance.

Kenyan health authorities have reassured the public that no Ebola case has been reported in the country despite the ongoing outbreaks in neighbouring DRC and Uganda.

The incident offers a stark illustration of one of the biggest obstacles facing efforts to contain the latest deadly epidemic, which has infected 381 people and claimed 64 lives in DRC as of June 3.

The kits delivered to the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be deployed in Ituri Province, where response teams are working to stop the Ebola outbreak

The restrictions apply to travellers from the three countries, including those transiting through third countries, with all new visa issuance, including visit visas, suspended.

The warning comes amid a growing Ebola outbreak in the DRC that the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says has resulted in over 450 confirmed infections and 82 deaths.

Health authorities reported 71 new confirmed cases, including 21 deaths, in Ituri and North Kivu provinces, a sign of rapid and continuing community transmission amid the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.

Despite the setbacks, health authorities and international partners continue to scale up response efforts, including surveillance, contact tracing, and safe burial operations, in an attempt to contain the outbreak.

Tedros said 344 cases have been confirmed in the DRC, including 60 deaths. Meanwhile, the number of suspected cases has now been reduced from over 1,000 last week to 116 as teams work through the backlog.

UNJHRO said the latest incident took place on the night of May 30-31, 2026, against their camp in Ngadi, in the Ruwenzori commune, Beni.

The two are Gustave Kubwayo, Commander of Intelligence and Special Operations for the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), and John Imani Nzenze, Head of Intelligence for the March 23 Movement (M23).

A DRC health ministry report released on May 27 said the country had recorded 1,077 suspected Ebola cases as of May 26.

Bunia Airport, the main air gateway in Ituri province, has resumed operations with immediate effect following updated health assessments by public health authorities monitoring the Ebola virus disease situation.

The development comes just days after Uganda closed its border with the DRC following a rise in confirmed cases, as authorities move to contain cross-border transmission.

The DRC holds a unique position in the global economy. It produces almost three-quarters of global cobalt output and also contains substantial deposits of gold, tantalum, tin, copper and tungsten. This has made the country a focal point for international competition.

Kamba said that response operations are now better targeted following a government mission to Bunia, the capital of the eastern Ituri Province and the epicentre of the outbreak.

Tedros said his visit to Bunia was also aimed at engaging directly with affected communities in this outbreak, in which over 1000 suspected cases have been reported.

However, MSF says testing capacity in the region remains limited, meaning many suspected cases are still waiting for confirmation. This has created a major information gap, leaving health workers unsure of the true scale of the outbreak.