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Society - 5 October 2025
South Kivu: the continuing deterioration of the Bukavu-Goma road is causing concern among users
The section of the Bukavu-Goma road near the village of Tchofi, in the Kalehe territory (South Kivu), remains severely damaged due to heavy rains and landslides, making it difficult, if not impossible, for vehicles and…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 5 October 2025
DRC: the Grand Moulin de Kinshasa produces 30,000 tonnes of flour per month, well above local demand
The Grand Moulin de Kinshasa (GMK) now produces 30,000 tonnes of wheat flour each month, while local demand is estimated at 20,000 tonnes, said Foreign Trade Minister Julien Paluku during his visit to the factory's…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 5 October 2025
Maniema: joint mission inspects rehabilitated roads in the province
Since 3 October, a joint mission comprising provincial authorities, the Assembly, religious groups and civil society has been inspecting road rehabilitation works in the territories of Pangi and Kailo (Maniema).
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Society - 5 October 2025
Ituri: government lifts suspension on gold mining
Congolese Mines Minister Louis Wathum announced on 6 October in Bunia that the suspension on gold mining throughout the province of Ituri had been lifted, one month after the ban was imposed to clean up the sector.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Society - 5 October 2025
DRC: delivery of equipment to the INS for the launch of the RGPH2 mapping phase
On 9 October 2025, the Ministry of Planning delivered a set of IT equipment to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) to initiate the mapping phase of the Second General Population and Housing Census (RGPH2) in the…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Society - 5 October 2025
South Kivu: more than 118,000 cases of mental disorders recorded in the first half of 2025
On World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2025, the South Kivu Provincial Health Division revealed that 118,379 cases of mental disorders had been recorded in the first half of the year.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Society - 4 October 2025
Lualaba: Three NGOs denounce the "excessive" salaries of FONAREV executives
Three civil society organisations - CASMIA-G, JUSTICIA ASBL and Agir pour le Patriotisme, les Droits Humains et la Justice (APDHJ) - issued a joint statement on 9 October condemning the "excessive salaries and benefits"…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Society - 4 October 2025
Insecurity Leaves Over 500,000 Children Out of School in Mali
BAMAKO, Mali - Children’s rights organizations report that more than 500,000 schoolchildren are unable to attend classes due to the closure of at least 1,700 schools nationwide, according to UNICEF Mali and the March…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Society - 4 October 2025
Teacher Strikes Disrupt School Reopening in Mali
BAMAKO, Mali - Classes resumed across Mali on October 1, but strikes by teachers in several regions have disrupted the school year.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Society - 4 October 2025
Niger Faces Growing Socio-Economic Pressures, Union Warns
On October 11, 2025, the Democratic Confederation of Workers (CDTN) issued a stark warning on Niger’s socio-economic situation, highlighting challenges that threaten public sector stability and household livelihoods.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Society - 4 October 2025
North Kivu: humanitarian aid truck set on fire by youths in Oicha
A truck carrying humanitarian aid for displaced persons in Eringeti and Mayimoya was set on fire on the night of 7 to 8 October in Oicha, the capital of Beni territory in North Kivu.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 4 October 2025
Joint UN-DRC mission to Tanganyika: evaluation of the 2025-2029 cooperation framework
On Friday 10 October 2025, a joint mission composed of representatives of the United Nations and the Congolese government began in Kalemie, the capital of Tanganyika province.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read