This article explores diverse political landscapes, from film financing's influence to Congolese refugees fleeing conscription and Gen Z's gender role divisions. Read more...

The DRC is facing dual health crises: a spreading mpox variant and a deadly, unidentified illness linked to bats, prompting concern from the WHO. Read more...

Stay up-to-date with the latest business news, including Apple's diversity policies and legal battles, VAT suspensions for microentrepreneurs, the state of Stellantis, and France's agricultural fair. Read more...

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...

From FDR's inauguration anniversary to a fascinating Congo memoir and a free breakfast treat, catch up on today's noteworthy news and blog posts. Read more...

Two hostage stories emerge: French journalists confront Mehdi Nemmouche in court, while two cousins escape Islamist militants in Mozambique, highlighting resilience and survival. Read more...

Explosions ripped through an M23 rally in Bukavu, DRC, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The city was recently captured by the rebel group. Read more...

Recent news from São Paulo includes the rescue of cats from Congonhas Airport, a fatal pedestrian accident in Osasco, and continued intense heat across the metropolitan region. 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...

Somalia faces a potential famine as food insecurity rises, while the EAC and SADC work to address the escalating security crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The U.S. Embassy warns Americans in Somalia of imminent attacks. Read more...

Explore three fascinating entertainment stories: a documentary blending jazz and African history, the anniversary of "We Are The World," and Selton Mello's return to Brazil. Read more...

The UN is responding to several urgent humanitarian crises, including migrant boat disasters off Yemen and Djibouti, the conflict in Sudan, the war in Ukraine, and unrest in the DRC. Read more...

The WHO maintains mpox's international threat status as the Democratic Republic of Congo faces a deadly outbreak of unidentified illnesses, linked to bat consumption. Read more...

A roundup of recent posts from Marginal Revolution, covering topics from literary recommendations and assorted links to studies on anger and a historical trivia question. Read more...

Hundreds of thousands of refugees near Goma, DRC, are being displaced as the M23 rebels gain control. Meanwhile, the UK suspends aid to Rwanda over alleged support for the rebels. Read more...

Recent events highlight the Islamic State's reach, from deadly attacks in Congo and Mozambique to trials related to hostage situations and attempts to join the group in the US. Read more...

Reports from the Democratic Republic of Congo detail escalating violence, with civilians caught between warring factions and facing horrific atrocities, including mass rapes, murders, and bombings. Read more...

A deadly plague in Congo, rising superbugs in the UK, and a potential second wave of norovirus highlight the ongoing challenges to global health security. Read more...

This week in Oscars news: a documentary blending jazz and anticolonialism, a scandal involving a lead actress, and Colman Domingo's performance in "Sing Sing." 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...