As US President Donald Trump’s new term begins, Democratic Republic of Congo is trying to anticipate what the American position will be on a number of important issues: the Rwanda-M23 conflict, the Lobito Corridor and rivalry with China in the race for strategic minerals.

A new study shows the disparities — largely along lines of race, class and geography — have nearly doubled since 2000.

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is advocating to have pending cases rebooked to arrive in the country before Jan. 27.

The M23 armed group has seized further territory in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo and on Thursday was continuing to tighten its grip on provincial capital Goma, which is almost surrounded by fighting.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day back in office to begin withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization, a move that some scientists and faith

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is "ready for negotiations" with U.S. President Donald Trump about how to end the war in Ukraine.

When Donald Trump returns to the White House, he's expected to issue a series of orders with far-reaching impact on global health — from abortion services to support for the World Health Organization.

The M23 rebel group in Democratic Republic of Congo has seized the eastern town of Minova, a main supply route for the provincial capital Goma, a local governor and a rebel leader said on Tuesday as the army reported fighting on all fronts.

Laden with just the possessions they can carry, thousands of displaced people have reached the outskirts of the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, fleeing a rapid M23 rebel advance that has taken more territory than ever before.

He could turn his rash action into a negotiation that might strengthen global health.

The orders came hours after Trump addressed the anti-abortion March for Life via video and largely reemphasize GOP abortion policies.