When the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola on Sept.4, memories of past outbreaks came rushing back. Fear spread quickly in Kasai Province, where the virus was ...

The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region bordering Rwanda with abundant natural resources has suffered extreme violence for more than three decades.

Plane-loving America, obviously, has more airports than any other country – more than 16,000, according to one count – but ...

[YAOUNDÉ, SciDev.Net] Health authorities battling to contain an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are urging neighbouring countries to be vigilant and strengthen response ...

Africa, with 30% of the world's critical mineral reserves, is a target for many, including Gulf states. Following moves by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Qatar is now making its own push ...

Analysis - In fast-growing cities like some in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), heavy rains are carving huge scars into the land. Known as urban gullies, these deep erosion channels can swallow ...