Lubumbashi

Fire destroys thousands of Congo voting machines in capital

Officials say the blaze appeared to be criminal in nature but vowed that it would not disrupt the presidential election that will use voting machines for the first time in the country on December 23.

Why Congo keeps getting hit with Ebola and how to prevent it

Many argue that uncontrolled hunting in the north of the country and with it the consumption and sale of bushmeat drives the outbreaks.

DR Congo's opposition leader hospitalised by police tear gas

Police fired tear gas at opposition leader and supporters over government allegations, resulting in his hospitalisation, outside the prosecutor's office in southern mining hub of Lubumbashi.