The escalating conflict in eastern Congo, fueled by the M23 rebellion and supported by Rwanda, has led to widespread sexual violence, resource exploitation, and brutal attacks on civilians. Reports detail harrowing accounts of rape, murder, and mass graves. Read more...

DR Congo faces a complex crisis: rebel conflict, a surge in mpox cases, and a massive humanitarian need. A $2.5 billion aid plan aims to help millions. Read more...

This global news roundup covers a PKK ceasefire in Turkey, a deadly cyclone in Reunion, a farmer jailed for accidentally killing his son, and a health crisis in DR Congo. Read more...

Hundreds of mpox patients flee clinics in DR Congo due to rebel looting and ongoing conflict, raising concerns about the spread of the contagious disease. The Pope also experienced a health scare. Read more...