But to understand why the Congolese state is weak, it is necessary to take a more expansive view – such as that of Jason ...

On the front lines of war in eastern Congo, a Monitor reporter struggled to make sense of the suffering she witnessed.

ShareWith another humanitarian crisis confronting the world in the Democratic Republic Congo, it is time for concrete action ...

In a darkening world, here’s an unlikely glimmer of light: Last month, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda signed ...

Imagine a man in a tailored suit, sweating profusely as he chases a bus that's long since pulled out of the station. He waves frantically, shouting at the passengers inside—particularly one sitting ...

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to work toward a peace agreement by May 2 after escalating violence ...

including Belgium, Congo's former colonial power. Spanning more than 3,000 square miles, Virunga is home to many of the world's last mountain gorillas, yet much of the park is under rebel control ...

Following is a list of the main world leaders who have so far said they will attend Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday in Saint Peter's Square.

Virunga National Park in war-ravaged eastern Congo is marking its 100th anniversary this month by producing 25 000 handcrafted treats at a nearby chocolate factory to be sold in Europe, including ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Wednesday pledged in statements released after talks in ...