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Society - 4 October 2025
DRC: teachers demand better socio-professional conditions
On International Teachers' Day, 5 October, the Synergie des syndicats des enseignants de la RDC (Synergy of Teachers' Unions of the DRC) called on the government to urgently improve teachers' social and salary…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Society - 1 October 2025
North Kivu: start of school disrupted in 12 schools in Masisi due to the security crisis
Since 1 October 2025, twelve schools in the Waloa Yungu group in Masisi territory (North Kivu) have remained closed due to clashes between rebels from the AFC-M23 group, the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) and their…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 1 October 2025
Kinshasa: the Congolese franc appreciates without easing the burden on the household budget
In Kinshasa, despite the recent appreciation of the Congolese franc against the dollar - from an average of 2,800-2,900 FC to around 2,400-2,550 FC - the prices of basic commodities remain high, causing discontent among…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 1 October 2025
Kongo-Central: Judith Suminwa launches modernisation works on the Kwilu-Ngongo-Kimpangu road
At the end of her tour of Kongo-Central, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa launched construction work on the Kwilu-Ngongo-Kimpangu toll road on Wednesday 1 October 2025, a project entrusted to the China Road and Bridge…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 1 October 2025
Bukavu: five dead and several injured after torrential rains
At least five people were killed and several others injured following torrential rains that fell on Bukavu on the evening of 3 September, causing flooding, landslides and destruction of homes in several neighbourhoods.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read