Congo: Latest news in Congo, October 6th, 2026

Key developments reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) around October 6, 2026:

• River Transport Tragedy: At least 22 people died and dozens remain missing after two boats collided on a river in the DRC. Around 59 people were rescued while search-and-recovery operations continued for the sunken vessel.

  Pajhwok

• Escalating Health Crisis: The country’s ongoing Ebola epidemic has surpassed 8,300 reported cases and over 4,000 deaths. Humanitarian organizations reported this week that the outbreak is severely disrupting education and daily life for hundreds of thousands of children in the eastern provinces.

  AP News+ 1

• Eastern Insecurity and Military Rulings: In response to fighting against M23/AFC rebel factions in the east, a Congolese military court sentenced 27 soldiers to death on charges of cowardice after they abandoned defensive positions in South Kivu province.

  Anadolu Ajansı

• Diplomatic Developments: Israel announced the appointment of a resident ambassador to Kinshasa as diplomatic ties between the two nations continue to advance.

  The Media Line