Kinshasa.
capital and the largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo having the status of a province
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Suman Sen, Martin Baer, and Claus Wischmann directed films, including 'Silent Echo' set in Nepal and 'Kinshasa Symphony'.Some support1 report
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Kinshasa has not responded to Joseph Kabila's alliance.Some support1 report
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Jacquemain Shabani announced a ban on political parties in the DRC, supported by the Interior Ministry.Some support2 reports
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A money laundering investigation in Brussels and searches linked to Tshisekedi's relatives are underway.Some support2 reports
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Ukraine opens new missions in African cities while Germany resumes diplomatic operations in the continent.Some support1 report
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Marie-Ange Mushobekwa distances herself from Joseph Kabila's armed path while advocating for democracy in Kinshasa.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The mining industry in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to operate, involving companies like Huayou Cobalt, Ivanhoe Mines, Glencore, and China's CMOC.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
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Kinshasa hosts a major event related to cobalt supply.Some support1 report
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A cultural festival is promoting East Africa to discover the DRC, highlighting Rumba's historical links to the Caribbean.Some support1 report
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Israel will open an embassy in Kinshasa, and the DRC plans to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem following reciprocal diplomatic agreements.Some support1 report
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The city of Kinshasa is currently grappling with significant challenges related to its infrastructure and resource management.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Commercial boats are being used on the Mbandaka River for transport.Some support1 report
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A plane crashed on September 1, 2026, while traveling from Kikwit to Kinshasa. Al Jazeera reported the incident.Some support5 reports
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Kinshasa is the capital of Congo, and Ituri is a province within the country.Well supported10 reports
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A Phase II clinical trial is underway in the DRC, utilizing Kinshasa as a base, involving a professor and a company.Some support7 reports
One to three months ago
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Political unrest in the capital city of Kinshasa, involving the opposition alliance against the government policy.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Protests gathered near Limete in Kinshasa, while opposition figures like Fayulu and Katumbi were active in Lubumbashi.Some support1 report
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Bandalungwa is identified as a commune located within the city of Kinshasa.Some support1 report
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Presidential activities are centered in Kinshasa, with a spokesperson announcing actions on behalf of the president.Some support1 report
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Felix Tshisekedi seeks a third term in the DRC, with the Senate and National Assembly passing constitutional reform bills.Well supported5 reports
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The World Bank reported on waste generation in Kinshasa, noting that the waste ultimately ends up in the Congo River.Some support2 reports
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Masaisai cycled from Goma to Kinshasa on September 11, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Interior Minister of the DRC, Jacquemain Shabani, issued a circular banning gatherings in the Bas-Uele region.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Instructed inspections of public venues in Kinshasa.Some support1 report
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The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, operating from Kinshasa, has introduced a draft decree and issued a circular to enforce ownership rules affecting industry.Some support2 reports
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A fire occurred in the densely populated district of Lingwala in Kinshasa.Well supported9 reports
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeing diplomatic developments, including a move of an embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, challenges to the African Union's peace plans, and an agreement to open a resident embassy in Kinshasa.Well supported7 reports
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Rwanda is reported to be backing the M23 group operating in the DRC, while the Constitutional Court operates in Kinshasa.Some support4 reports
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Kinshasa, Luanda, and Kolwezi agreed to develop a shared maritime zone, prioritizing regional electricity interconnections and accelerating fuel supply arrangements.Some support1 report
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A rail service has been established connecting the city center to the suburb in Masina.Some support3 reports
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National talks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are set to culminate in the capital, Kinshasa.Some support3 reports
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A dispute has arisen in Kinshasa regarding who is authorized to sign academic diplomas.Some support1 report
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An outbreak is concentrated in eastern DRC, coinciding with a boat arriving at a port near Kinshasa.Some support1 report1 development inside
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WHO Director-General met partners in Kinshasa.Some support2 reports
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Kinshasa-backed militias are conducting cross-border attacks while the capital of the DRC is under pressure from the ongoing M23 militia crisis linked to Rwanda.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The M23 conflict is linked to regional instability, contributing to political unrest in the capital city of Kinshasa.Some support2 reports
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Perenco operates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with its operational base in Kinshasa and monitoring by Human Rights Watch.Some support4 reports
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A company with interests in natural resources in the DRC, led by Andrew Bell, operates out of Kinshasa.Some support1 report
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African Cup finals are being held in Kinshasa, while a U-19 team prepares for competition in Egypt.Some support1 report
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Offensives are targeting mineral-rich South Kivu highlands, prompting Kinshasa to criticize Rwanda's actions.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The DRC is launching its first stock exchange in Kinshasa, with the IFC assisting in developing the regulatory framework to help companies raise capital for mining projects.Some support2 reports
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Military figures are accused of external interference in the DRC and attempting to capture the capital city of Kinshasa.Some support1 report
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The new event mentions the opposition leader in the DRC government and the capital city of the DRC.Some support2 reports
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Violence breaks out in Kinshasa as the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, amid the ongoing M23 militia crisis linked to Rwanda.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Abdirahman Mahamud spoke at a briefing in Geneva regarding issues in the provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Some support1 report
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UN Human Rights Office based in Geneva comments on DRC violence, while protesters gather in the capital against constitutional changes.Some support2 reports
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Protests occurred in Kinshasa while the Senate adopted a bill to change the constitution.Some support1 report
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Lu Ming led a five-person team to Kinshasa to provide expert commentary on the ongoing Ebola outbreak.Some support1 report
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Executive director visited Kinshasa to meet with officials, urging them to improve governance amidst a current crackdown that echoes past administrations.Some support1 report
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A person originating from Bolivia traveled through the Democratic Republic of the Congo before entering the United States via Arizona.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Kinshasa
Events traced to Kinshasa, step by step, newest first- Metro construction in DRC may boost Kinshasa's infrastructureMetro construction in the DRC may boost infrastructure and economic activity in Kinshasa.Possible
- Kabila's new rebel coalition may destabilize KinshasaKabila's rebel coalition in the east could increase instability threatening KinshasaPossible
Around Kinshasa this week
News at the entities that move Kinshasa most-
Democratic Republic of the Congo StructuralMultiple African nations report political and social developments, including Ramaphosa's trade warnings and Shakahola convictions in Kenya.Moves Kinshasa
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Rwanda OperationalA former Rwandan sergeant major fled the country and sought refuge in Uganda.Moves Kinshasa
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Kigali OperationalNigerian military officials visited Kigali to boost cooperation and strengthen African military partnerships.Moves Kinshasa
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Bunia OperationalThe UK has restricted travel for Eritrean diplomats outside London, while an Ebola outbreak progresses in Bunia, Africa.Moves Kinshasa
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Washington OperationalWashington sanctions relief may not ease freight rates.Moves Kinshasa
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Olivier Nduhungirehe OperationalOlivier Nduhungirehe hosted a reception in Rwanda on October 17, 2026.Moves Kinshasa
Connections
The 40 strongest of 248, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Democratic Republic of the Congo Structural
Kinshasa functions as the official political and administrative capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Rwanda Operational
Rwanda and Kinshasa are engaged in active, ongoing conflict characterized by mutual accusations and regional instability over the M23 conflict.
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Bandalungwa Structural
Bandalungwa is administratively defined as a commune located within the larger entity of Kinshasa.
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Kigali Operational
The relationship involves both serious political accusations regarding rebel support and formal participation in peace accords.
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Jean Kaseya Operational
Jean Kaseya is involved in crisis response meetings convened in Kinshasa, the capital city.
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Lingwala Structural
Lingwala is an administrative district that is geographically and politically located within the boundaries of the city of Kinshasa.
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Indian Ocean Operational
Kinshasa is actively seeking transport links and exporting Congolese mineral wealth toward the Indian Ocean.
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North Kivu Structural
Kinshasa exercises administrative and financial control over North Kivu, providing funding and policy direction.
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Maketa Structural
Maketa is a professor whose professional base is the University of Kinshasa in Kinshasa.
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Burundi Operational
Military forces associated with Kinshasa and Burundi have been observed fighting alongside each other, and mutual tensions exist between the two entities.
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Bunia Operational
Bunia sends samples and information regarding the outbreak to Kinshasa due to capacity limitations in the source city.
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Kisangani Operational
The two locations are linked by the active transference of disease risk and patient travel along the river corridor.
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Washington Operational
Washington exerts political pressure on the progress of Kinshasa.
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Botswana Operational
Botswana's beef trade is pivoting to DRC.
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Luanda Operational
The two entities are engaged in active functional cooperation regarding shared maritime zone development and accelerating fuel supply arrangements.
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Joseph Kabila Shared context
Joseph Kabila's political actions and crises are shown to affect the position and stability of Kinshasa.
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Emirates Operational
Emirates extends its operational network into the Central African region encompassing Kinshasa.
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Cyril Ramaphosa Shared context
Cyril Ramaphosa visited Kinshasa for high-level diplomatic engagement related to AU solidarity.
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Olivier Nduhungirehe Operational
Olivier Nduhungirehe actively criticizes the operational strategies and political decisions made in Kinshasa.
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Ituri Province Operational
The relationship is defined by the functional interaction between the province and the national capital, evidenced by health crises and political issues.
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Masina Structural
A rail service functionally connects the suburb of Masina to the urban center of Kinshasa.
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Bukavu Operational
Kinshasa, as the capital, exerts administrative influence over Bukavu, responding to local events and tragedies.
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Radisson Hotel Group Operational
Radisson Hotel Group is actively entering the market and signing properties in Kinshasa.
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Congo River Operational
Waste generated in Kinshasa flows into the Congo River.
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AFC Shared context
AFC operates within the context of Kinshasa, maintaining an independent operational status and occasionally engaging in conflict with local authorities.
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Floribert Anzuluni Shared context
A's professional activity was conducted in the context of Kinshasa, establishing a functional positional link.
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Detroit Mentioned together
Detroit and Kinshasa are compared in the context of global air quality hotspots.
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Jacquemain Shabani Shared context
Jacquemain Shabani is observed carrying out official duties and policy announcements within the jurisdiction of Kinshasa.
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Shared context
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Kinshasa to address the Ebola virus outbreak and ongoing health crisis.
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Kwango Province Shared context
Both locations share a geographical context within the country's air transport network.
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transport ministry Shared context
The transport ministry operates within the geographical context of Kinshasa.
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Nigeria Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned based on shared characteristics, specifically their projection as populous megacities.
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Félix Tshisekedi Shared context
Félix Tshisekedi's political activities and term extension debates are observed taking place within the context of Kinshasa.
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IQAir Mentioned together
IQAir uses data to compare Kinshasa's metrics against other global locations, such as the US.
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Martin Baer Transactional
Martin Baer directed a film related to Kinshasa.
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Tshopo Shared context
The two entities share a regional context where health crises, such as Ebola outbreaks, pose a mutual risk.
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Perenco Shared context
Perenco maintains its operational base within the Kinshasa area.
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World Health Organization Shared context
Kinshasa serves as the location where the World Health Organization maintains its headquarters and conducts operations.
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Qatar Operational
Qatar actively facilitates peace and stability efforts within the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Tanzania Mentioned together
The entities share context regarding potential economic cooperation and are viewed as future populous megacities.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
10 events- Suman Sen, Martin Baer, and Claus Wischmann directed films, including 'Silent Echo' set in Nepal and 'Kinshasa Symphony'.
- Kinshasa has not responded to Joseph Kabila's alliance.
- Jacquemain Shabani announced a ban on political parties in the DRC, supported by the Interior Ministry.
- A money laundering investigation in Brussels and searches linked to Tshisekedi's relatives are underway.
- Ukraine opens new missions in African cities while Germany resumes diplomatic operations in the continent.
- Marie-Ange Mushobekwa distances herself from Joseph Kabila's armed path while advocating for democracy in Kinshasa.
- Kinshasa hosts a major event related to cobalt supply.
- A cultural festival is promoting East Africa to discover the DRC, highlighting Rumba's historical links to the Caribbean.
- Israel will open an embassy in Kinshasa, and the DRC plans to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem following reciprocal diplomatic agreements.
- Commercial boats are being used on the Mbandaka River for transport.
September 2026
11 events- The city of Kinshasa is currently grappling with significant challenges related to its infrastructure and resource management.
- A plane crashed on September 1, 2026, while traveling from Kikwit to Kinshasa. Al Jazeera reported the incident.
- A Phase II clinical trial is underway in the DRC, utilizing Kinshasa as a base, involving a professor and a company.
- Protests gathered near Limete in Kinshasa, while opposition figures like Fayulu and Katumbi were active in Lubumbashi.
- Bandalungwa is identified as a commune located within the city of Kinshasa.
- Presidential activities are centered in Kinshasa, with a spokesperson announcing actions on behalf of the president.
- The World Bank reported on waste generation in Kinshasa, noting that the waste ultimately ends up in the Congo River.
- Masaisai cycled from Goma to Kinshasa on September 11, 2026.
- Instructed inspections of public venues in Kinshasa.
- A fire occurred in the densely populated district of Lingwala in Kinshasa.
- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeing diplomatic developments, including a move of an embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, challenges to the African Union's peace plans, and an agreement to open a resident embassy in Kinshasa.
August 2026
8 events- The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, operating from Kinshasa, has introduced a draft decree and issued a circular to enforce ownership rules affecting industry.
- Rwanda is reported to be backing the M23 group operating in the DRC, while the Constitutional Court operates in Kinshasa.
- Kinshasa, Luanda, and Kolwezi agreed to develop a shared maritime zone, prioritizing regional electricity interconnections and accelerating fuel supply arrangements.
- A rail service has been established connecting the city center to the suburb in Masina.
- National talks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are set to culminate in the capital, Kinshasa.
- A dispute has arisen in Kinshasa regarding who is authorized to sign academic diplomas.
- An outbreak is concentrated in eastern DRC, coinciding with a boat arriving at a port near Kinshasa.
- WHO Director-General met partners in Kinshasa.
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July 2026
6 events- The mining industry in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to operate, involving companies like Huayou Cobalt, Ivanhoe Mines, Glencore, and China's CMOC.
- Perenco operates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with its operational base in Kinshasa and monitoring by Human Rights Watch.
- A company with interests in natural resources in the DRC, led by Andrew Bell, operates out of Kinshasa.
- African Cup finals are being held in Kinshasa, while a U-19 team prepares for competition in Egypt.
- The DRC is launching its first stock exchange in Kinshasa, with the IFC assisting in developing the regulatory framework to help companies raise capital for mining projects.
- Military figures are accused of external interference in the DRC and attempting to capture the capital city of Kinshasa.
June 2026
15 events- Kinshasa is the capital of Congo, and Ituri is a province within the country.
- Political unrest in the capital city of Kinshasa, involving the opposition alliance against the government policy.
- Felix Tshisekedi seeks a third term in the DRC, with the Senate and National Assembly passing constitutional reform bills.
- The Interior Minister of the DRC, Jacquemain Shabani, issued a circular banning gatherings in the Bas-Uele region.
- Kinshasa-backed militias are conducting cross-border attacks while the capital of the DRC is under pressure from the ongoing M23 militia crisis linked to Rwanda.
- The M23 conflict is linked to regional instability, contributing to political unrest in the capital city of Kinshasa.
- Offensives are targeting mineral-rich South Kivu highlands, prompting Kinshasa to criticize Rwanda's actions.
- The new event mentions the opposition leader in the DRC government and the capital city of the DRC.
- Violence breaks out in Kinshasa as the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, amid the ongoing M23 militia crisis linked to Rwanda.
- Abdirahman Mahamud spoke at a briefing in Geneva regarding issues in the provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- UN Human Rights Office based in Geneva comments on DRC violence, while protesters gather in the capital against constitutional changes.
- Protests occurred in Kinshasa while the Senate adopted a bill to change the constitution.
- Lu Ming led a five-person team to Kinshasa to provide expert commentary on the ongoing Ebola outbreak.
- Executive director visited Kinshasa to meet with officials, urging them to improve governance amidst a current crackdown that echoes past administrations.
- A person originating from Bolivia traveled through the Democratic Republic of the Congo before entering the United States via Arizona.