Democratic Republic of the Congo

Belgian state held accountable for colonial-era abduction of mixed-race children

The ruling overturned a 2021 one that had determined that the case was time-barred.

By REUTERS
02/12/2024

American Jewish man sentenced to death in Congo for involvement in failed coup

American Jew Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun faces the death penalty in the DRC for his role in a failed coup attempt amid espionage claims and limited US intervention.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
17/09/2024

Three US citizens sentenced to death in Congo over role in failed coup

All three were found guilty of criminal conspiracy, terrorism and other charges, and sentenced to death in a ruling read out on live TV.

By REUTERS
13/09/2024

ICC accepts over 60 filings for arrest requests of Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas officials

The ICC accepted filings from over 60 governments and NGOs regarding arrest requests for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas officials.

US exploring limited easing of sanctions on Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler

The US Treasury imposed sanctions on Gertler in 2017 and 2018, accusing him of leveraging his friendship with former Congo President Joseph Kabila to secure lucrative mining deals.

By REUTERS
17/05/2024

Suspected Islamist rebels kill at least 10 in eastern Congo

The assailants fired guns at people working in fields in Mulekera commune outside Beni, Mulekera Mayor Ngongo Mayanga said on Saturday.

By REUTERS
13/04/2024

Over 40 feared dead in east Congo after crackdown on anti-UN protest

A UN source said they were investigating "credible" allegations of over fifty deaths after soldiers blocked the protesters.

By REUTERS
30/09/2023

Congo, Paraguay pledge Jerusalem embassies in NY talks with Netanyahu

To date, only five countries have opened Jerusalem embassies: the United States, Honduras, Guatemala, Kosovo and Papa New Guinea.

At least 14 killed in militant attack on Congo church- local official

In the Ituri province, some 3 million people are in desperate need of aid, according to a UN humanitarian agency.

By REUTERS
28/08/2023
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