The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the second-largest country in Africa and the 11th-largest in the world by land area.

The DRC, with its vast territory and abundant mineral wealth has become a key battleground for external powers whose interests in the country’s resources have exacerbated internal strife.

Nearby a Médecins Sans Frontières triage centre is the only reminder that this slum area is the epicentre of the mpox ...

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to claim more territory in one of the world's most mineral-rich territories.

OFER MILITARY PRISON, West Bank (AP) — Israel begins releases of 183 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees three hostages in the ceasefire.

Red Cross vehicles have arrived in Gaza City, where Hamas is set to release American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel.