Democratic Republic of the Congo

South Africa Pulls Out 700 Troops from UN Mission in DR Congo Amid Rising Tensions

The Democratic Republic of Congo has long struggled with instability and conflict, with various armed groups responsible for numerous atrocities and human rights abuses. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), established in 1999 as part of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), has played a crucial role in stabilizing the region.

politics•2/8/2026

Eastern DRC on Brink of Collapse: Hospitals Overwhelmed by 3,082 Injured and 843 Dead in Ongoing Conflict

The Democratic Republic of Congo has long struggled with instability and conflict, a legacy of colonialism, ethnic tensions, and foreign interventions that continue to simmer in its eastern regions. The region around Goma in North Kivu Province has been particularly volatile, with multiple militias and armed groups vying for control amidst weak state authority and porous borders.

health•2/7/2026