# Democratic Republic of the Congo
Latest news and articles about Democratic Republic of the Congo
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China’s Health Silk Road Targets Ebola: Beijing’s Strategic Medical Dispatch to the DRC
China has deployed a specialized medical expert team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to assist in the containment of a serious Ebola outbreak. The mission aims to strengthen local healthcare capacity and protect Chinese interests in the region following the WHO's emergency declaration.
The Silent Famine: Conflict and Logistics Drive the DRC Toward a Humanitarian Abyss
A new UN report warns that 26.5 million people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing severe hunger, with 3.6 million on the brink of famine. The crisis is driven by the M23 insurgency in the East, which has displaced millions and severely restricted the delivery of international aid.
Beijing’s Great Lakes Gambit: Why China is Pushing for Stability in the DRC
China has urged the UN Security Council to facilitate an immediate ceasefire in the eastern DRC, linking regional peace to the sustainable management of mineral resources. Beijing’s intervention highlights its desire to protect significant mining interests while promoting its own model of 'security through development' in the Great Lakes region.