The article discusses the struggles of the Democratic Republic of Congo's army, which faces difficulties in combating the M23 militia, due to underfunding, internal divisions, and external factors such as support from Rwanda.

The article discusses the serious challenges faced in controlling the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid political instability and reduced foreign aid, emphasizing the potential global health risks.

An unidentified illness has claimed the lives of dozens and infected hundreds in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with initial investigations linking the outbreak to three children who ate a bat in January.