Extensive flooding hits Democratic Republic of Congo, nearly 1 500 homes destroyed or damaged

Extensive flooding hits Democratic Republic of Congo, nearly 1 500 homes destroyed or damaged

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with a humanitarian crisis following extensive flooding caused by ongoing torrential rains since November 13, 2023. The most severe impacts have been recorded in the eastern and north-eastern regions, including Baraka City and Dungu Town, where thousands have been displaced, and homes have been destroyed.

DR Congo declares new Ebola outbreak in Equateur Province

DR Congo declares new Ebola outbreak in Equateur Province

The health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared a new outbreak of Ebola on April 23, 2022, after a case was confirmed in Mbandaka, a city in the north-western Equateur Province. This is the third outbreak in the province since 2018.

Deadly floods sweep through Kinshasa and Brazzaville in Congo and DR Congo

Deadly floods sweep through Kinshasa and Brazzaville in Congo and DR Congo

Severe flash flooding hit the neighboring cities of Kinshasa in DR Congo and Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo after heavy rains on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. At least four people died, while several houses and infrastructure were damaged. Heavy downpours triggered…

At least 18 dead after heavy rains cause severe flooding in DRC

At least 18 dead after heavy rains cause severe flooding in DRC

Heavy rainfall in the Democratic Republic of Congo during early December has caused deadly flooding in Mbanza-Ngungu, leaving at least 18 fatalities. On December 1, at least 13 deaths were reported after overnight heavy rains triggered floods. A day after, December…

Heavy rain and floods claim 41 lives, Democratic Republic of Congo

Heavy rain and floods claim 41 lives, Democratic Republic of Congo

At least 41 people have died after heavy rains pounded the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, Kinshasa on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. The severe weather sparked floods and mudslides that spread through three districts. "The loss, in terms of property…

Ebola outbreak declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern

Ebola outbreak declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on July 17, 2019. The declaration…