The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing an unexpected crisis after plastic waste choked off water flow at a dam that multiple cities rely on for hydroelectric power. According to Reuters ...

KAMPALA, Uganda — Leaders from eastern and southern Africa on Saturday called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, where rebels are threatening to overthrow the Congolese government ...

The Egyptian embassy in Kinshasa has advised Egyptians to avoid conflict zones and is in contact with those needing assistance.