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DR Congo security & risk intelligence

Name: DR Congo
Address: CD

Eastern DRC armed group activity, M23 and ADF operations, mining-corridor security, and North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri humanitarian access.

Overall risk: Critical
Published records: 420
Analyst reviewed: 0 · 0%
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 22:32 UTC

Intelligence library — DR Congo

Total published items: 420
Analyst-reviewed: 0 (0%)
Briefings: 1
Last 7 days: 64
Last 30 days: 375
Distinct sources: 110

Library last updated 30 Aug 2026, 22:32 UTCCoverage since 11 Feb 2026

Derived from 179 verified intelligence records in the trailing 90 days (latest 2026-08-13). Overall index 99/100.

Risk indicator trends

Threat, political, terrorism, conflict and maritime reporting for DR Congo over time.

Threat: 30
Political: 2
Terrorism: 0
Conflict: 5
Maritime: 0

Sub-regional & location breakdown

Derived from published records only — sub-regions and locations appear when reporting exists.

Country-level reporting

97 records

Latest 30 Aug 2026

DR Congo · 78
Congo · 3

Threat profile

Principal threats

· Incident
· Briefing
· Environmental
· Climate

Domain risk scores

security99/100
maritime1/100
aviation1/100
climate36/100
political99/100

Moderate61
Critical17
Low15
High4

Latest DR Congo records

ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· DR Congo
US steps up Ebola support to Uganda with delivery of antibody treatment
Donation adds to U.S.-backed efforts to strengthen Uganda’s Ebola preparedness and response Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The United States has delivered an experimental antibody treatment for Ebola to Uganda as the country strengthens its preparedness against another possible cross-border spread of the disease from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The … The post US steps up Ebola support to Uganda with delivery of antibody treatment appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
The Independent (Uganda)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· DR Congo
DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign as outbreak continues to spread
The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating people against Ebola in Kisangani, as the country battles an outbreak that has been affecting the country since mid-May.
Africanews
CriticalUnconfirmed29 Aug 2026· DR Congo
DR Congo begins vaccinating against largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak
70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses have been sent to DR Congo in hope they prove effective against the Bundibugyo strain.
Al Jazeera (Africa desk)
ModerateUnconfirmed29 Aug 2026· DR Congo
Canada extends travel ban for 30 more days affecting 3 African countries again
Canada extends Ebola border measures by 30 days, keeping entry restrictions for foreign nationals from affected countries as outbreak escalates in the DRC.
Tuko (Kenya)
CriticalUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· DR Congo
Ebola spreads to two new zones in DRC; 60 areas now affected
DRC's is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever recorded, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths.
Al Jazeera (Africa desk)
ModerateUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· Congo
Aid group MSF opens new Ebola treatment centre in eastern Congo
North Kivu has the highest case fatality rate of any of Congo's six affected provinces.
SABC News (South Africa)
ModerateUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· DR Congo
DR Congo: MSF opens new Ebola Treatment Centre in Beni, DRC
Democratic Republic of the Congo Médecins Sans Frontières 28 August 2026 - In response to the spread of the 17th Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is strengthening its response in North Kivu. In cooperation with the Ministry of Health, the organisation has opened a new Ebola Treatment Centre (ETC) in Beni. This new facility enables the rapid treatment of patients, stren
ReliefWeb
LowUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· DR Congo
UN chief says additional $1.1 billion urgently needed to fight Ebola outbreak
As a fast-growing Ebola outbreak grips the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations is warning of a critical funding gap. Secretary-General António Guterres says another 1.1 billion dollars is urgently needed to contain the crisis.
Africanews
ModerateUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· DR Congo
Tshisekedi opens DRC dialogue — but shuts out M23
President Félix Tshisekedi has announced the launch of a national dialogue “lasting a maximum of three months”, while ruling out the participation of the AFC/M23 rebels. A door remains open, however, to fighters who individually renounce armed struggle.
The Africa Report
ModerateUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· DR Congo
DR Congo begins Ebola vaccinations as deadliest outbreak on record spreads
Authorities are therefore using Ervebo under a compassionate-use programme while researchers gather data on whether it can protect against the current strain.
Africanews
CriticalUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· DR Congo
Ebola ‌kills 2,700 in DRC as UN chief seeks $1.1bn
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 2,700 lives. The UN seeks $1.1bn to combat the worsening crisis and prevent further spre Read More:
Punch (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026
DR Congo president excludes M23 group from reconciliation talks
DR Congo president excludes M23 group from reconciliation talks. Reported by ewn.co.za and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · ewn.co.za
CriticalUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· DR Congo
DRC begins vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola
Trials for a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain are ongoing as DRC authorities try to control the Ebola outbreak.
Al Jazeera (Africa desk)
ModerateUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· DR Congo
Congo launches Ebola vaccination drive to tackle deadly outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo is launching an Ebola vaccination campaign to tackle the deadliest outbreak.
Al Jazeera (Africa desk)
ModerateUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· DR Congo
DR Congo: DRC, Ebola Emergency Response 2026 - Logistics Situation Updates | 17 – 23 Aug 2026
Democratic Republic of the Congo Emergency Telecommunications Cluster, Logistics Cluster, World Food Programme Summary The LTC continues to provide free-to-user
ReliefWeb
CriticalUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· DR Congo
Uganda ends Ebola outbreak following completion of 42-day countdown
Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo World Health Organization Addis Ababa/Brazzaville/Geneva— The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today welcomed the end of the Ebola outbreak due to Bundibugyo species in Uganda. This follows 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case since the country’s last patient, an imported case, was di
ReliefWeb
LowUnconfirmed27 Aug 2026· DR Congo
UN appeals for $1.1bn to tackle fast-growing Ebola outbreak in DRC
The UN is concerned about the Ebola outbreak response in the DRC.
SABC News (South Africa)
LowUnconfirmed27 Aug 2026· DR Congo
UN chief appeals for $1bn in Ebola aid for DR Congo
UN chief Antonio Guterres appeals for $1.1 billion to combat the Ebola epidemic in DR Congo, where over 5,600 cases and 2,700 deaths have occurred. Read More:
Punch (Nigeria)
LowUnconfirmed27 Aug 2026· DR Congo
News24 | UN chief: DRC’s biggest Ebola outbreak to run out of money in weeks, not months
UN chief Antonio Guterres appealed Thursday for $1.1 billion to fully fund an aid plan for combating the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
News24 (South Africa)
LowUnconfirmed27 Aug 2026· DR Congo
UN chief condemns ‘indifference’ as Ebola cases mount in DR Congo
The Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requires “urgent” action and funding to rein in its alarming spread, the UN Secretary-General told reporters at UN Headquarters on Thursday.
UN News Africa
ModerateUnconfirmed27 Aug 2026· DR Congo
Sonko offers reward to find family of Congolese woman who died at KNH
Mike Sonko seeks Ruth Ndongola’s family after her unclaimed body languishes at Kenyatta National Hospital, while her daughter, Baby Emilan, yearns for closure.
Tuko (Kenya)
ModerateUnconfirmed27 Aug 2026· DR Congo
WHO, Africa CDC declare Uganda Ebola-free after 42-day countdown
Uganda has officially ended its Bundibugyo virus outbreak after completing 42 days without a new confirmed case, although the continuing outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo remains a regional threat.
Nile Post (Uganda)
ModerateUnconfirmed27 Aug 2026· DR Congo
Fear and mistrust among communities undermine Ebola response efforts
Ebola is spreading in eastern DR Congo and fear and mistrust are putting response efforts at risk. Health workers say better coordination, stronger communication, and local leaders are at the heart of the response.
Africanews
LowUnconfirmed27 Aug 2026· DR Congo
Ready to work: De Facto Barriers and Opportunities to Refugees’ Right to Work in Uganda August 2026
Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan Norwegian Refugee Council Executive Summary Background and Purpose With funding from UNHCR, the European Union and
ReliefWeb
CriticalUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026· DR Congo
World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over
International body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.
Al Jazeera (Africa desk)
LowUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026· DR Congo
EBOLA BUNDIBUGYO VIRUS DISEASE OUTBREAK Democratic Republic of the Congo | Uganda Weekly External Situation Report 15, Data as of 23 August 2026
EBOLA BUNDIBUGYO VIRUS DISEASE OUTBREAK Democratic Republic of the Congo | Uganda Weekly External Situation Report 15, Data as of 23 August 2026 orlunwop@who.int Wed, 26/08/2026 - 23:21 More than three
WHO Africa
LowUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026· DR Congo
EBOLA BUNDIBUGYO VIRUS DISEASE OUTBREAK Democratic Republic of the Congo | Uganda Weekly External Situation Report 15, Data as of 23 August 2026
EBOLA BUNDIBUGYO VIRUS DISEASE OUTBREAK Democratic Republic of the Congo | Uganda Weekly External Situation Report 15, Data as of 23 August 2026 orlunwop@who.int Wed, 26/08/2026 - 23:21 More than three
WHO Africa
ModerateUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026
World : DR Congo suspends university activities in M23 - contro
World : DR Congo suspends university activities in M23 - contro. Reported by newvision.co.ug and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · newvision.co.ug
ModerateUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026· DR Congo
Kinshasa Suspends Varsities in M23-Controlled Eastern DRC
Nile Post (Uganda)
ModerateUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026· DR Congo
Uganda Urged to Stay Vigilant as Aids Foundation Donates Ebola Preparedness Supplies
Health officials have urged Ugandans, particularly border communities and travellers to the Democratic Republic of Congo, to remain vigilant against Ebola despite Uganda ending its outbreak.
Nile Post (Uganda)
LowUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026· DR Congo
Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak: Democratic Republic of the Congo | Uganda Weekly External Situation Report 15, Data as of 23 August 2026
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda World Health Organization Event description More than three months into the response, the Bundibugy
ReliefWeb
LowUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026· DR Congo
EBOLA BUNDIBUGYO VIRUS DISEASE OUTBREAK Democratic Republic of the Congo | Uganda Weekly External Situation Report 15, Data as of 23 August 2026
EBOLA BUNDIBUGYO VIRUS DISEASE OUTBREAK Democratic Republic of the Congo | Uganda Weekly External Situation Report 15, Data as of 23 August 2026 orlunwop@who.int Wed, 26/08/2026 - 14:25 Ev
WHO Africa
ModerateUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026· DR Congo
Bangladesh: The tenth year cannot be another year of waiting
Bangladesh Danish Refugee Council As Rohingya refugees enter a tenth year of displacement, protection risks in the camps of Cox's Bazar remain deeply entrenched. Safety, dignity, and the possibility of a future cannot be postponed until conditions for return exist. On 25 August 2026, Rohingya refugees will enter their tenth year of displacement following the mass exodus in 2017. For nine years, Bangladesh,
ReliefWeb
ModerateUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026· DR Congo
Ukraine: Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Quarterly Protection Monitoring Report - April - June 2026 [EN/UK]
Ukraine Danish Refugee Council Key Findings: During April–June 2026, protection monitoring indicates that the protection environment across the monitored areas
ReliefWeb
ModerateUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026
Congo - Kinshasa : In Rebel - Controlled Eastern DRC , Political Coverage Banned , Journalist Claude Kashonga Suspended
Congo - Kinshasa : In Rebel - Controlled Eastern DRC , Political Coverage Banned , Journalist Claude Kashonga Suspended. Reported by allafrica.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · allafrica.com
CriticalUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026· DR Congo
DRC: WHO updates ebola recommendations for member states
As the Ebola outbreak continues to spread across the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organisation has updated temporary recommendations to member states.
Africanews
ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026· DR Congo
Rwanda accuses DR Congo of supporting an armed group on its soil
Rwanda says FDLR threat justifies its continued involvement in eastern DRC, as efforts to verify a ceasefire advance.
Al Jazeera (Africa desk)
CriticalUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026· DR Congo
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.
BBC News Africa
ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026· DR Congo
South Sudan Refugees and Asylum-seekers I Persons with Specific Needs - 31 July 2026
South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan UN High Commissioner for Refugees
ReliefWeb
ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026· DR Congo
South Sudan: Sudan Situation - Refugees and Asylum-seekers Movement and Presence - 31 July 2026
South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan UN High Commissioner for Refugees
ReliefWeb

DR Congo briefings & reports

Country Risk · 22 Mar 2026

DRC Country Risk Report

Eastern DRC conflict dynamics and their impact on extractive and humanitarian operations.

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