Category: Congo, Democratic Republic travel news
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, also known as DR Congo, the DRC, DROC, Congo-Kinshasa, or simply the Congo, is a country located in Central Africa. It was formerly called Zaire. It is, by area, the largest country in sub-Saharan Africa, the second-largest in all of Africa, and the 11th-largest in the world.
6 rangers killed in terror attack on Virunga National Park
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- January 11, 2021 18:23Rangers were taken by surprise and had no opportunity to defend themselves Read More
Republic of the Congo Reopens for International Travelers
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- September 14, 2020 20:53The Republic of the Congo has reopened its borders and airports for international visitors. In order to visit Congo, travelers will be required to do a health screening and follow ... Read More
Tourists spreading Coronavirus: Gorillas and Chimpanzees in danger?
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- April 28, 2020 08:26Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees are an important and lucrative part of the travel and tourism industry in Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, and Congo. Conservationists in Africa are worried to see Mountain ... Read More
12 Park Rangers killed in deadly attack on UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- April 25, 2020 06:03Virunga National Park is A UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. It's known as Africas oldest and most biologically diverse protected area. Today the park ... Read More
Plane crash in DRC: 23 dead and counting
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- November 24, 2019 20:18Goma is the capital of North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located on the northern shore of Lake Kivu, next to the Rwandan ... Read More
8 people killed in Russian An-72 plane crash in Congo
Chief Assignment Editor- October 11, 2019 15:42Russian-made An-72 transport plane crashed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The press officer of the Russian Embassy in Congo stated that Russian citizens were among the crew of ... Read More
Accor to introduce Novotel brand in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Chief Assignment Editor- September 25, 2019 18:24Accor hospitality group announces the debut of its successful midscale brand Novotel in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This follows the signing of three properties during the Africa Hotel ... Read More
Rwanda closes border because of Ebola threat
Juergen T Steinmetz- August 1, 2019 11:40Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains a real threat. Rwanda is now reacting and today closed the border to its neighbor after at least two people died on ... Read More
Ebola outbreak in Congo causing global health emergency
editor- July 18, 2019 18:53While the World Health Organization (WHO) stopped short of saying borders should be closed, saying the risk of Ebola spreading outside the region was not high, the organization did declare ... Read More
US sends congratulations to Canada and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 30, 2019 21:39The U.S. Secretary of State issued the following two statement on behalf of the Government of the United States of America. I extend my sincere congratulations to Canada as you ... Read More
European Union sends millions to Uganda and South Sudan to fight Ebola while tourism remains safe
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 13, 2019 11:20Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic are on high alert and are dealing with a developing crisis. Uganda is standing as a positive example containing the spread of ... Read More
Why tourists are not in danger after confirmed Ebola case in Uganda
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 12, 2019 05:13There is no threat for tourists traveling currently in Uganda. Future visitors planning a trip to this East African country should yet not consider canceling. A widely published case of ... Read More
Boat sinks, many dead at Lake Mai-Ndombe in Inongo, Congo
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2019 19:57Tourists are not expected to be among the 30 dead in Western Congo, where 200 more are missing after a boat sank at Lake Mai-Ndombe in Inongo, Congo Lake Mai-Ndombe ... Read More
D.R. Congo: African Tourism Board is a place to be according World Heritage Kahuzi-Biega National Park
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 3, 2019 04:06The African Tourism Board welcomes Kahuzi Biega National Park as a new member. The Kahuzi-Biega National Park is a protected area near Bukavu town in the eastern Democratic Republic of ... Read More
Connecting Africa: Rovos Rail set to introduce its first, East to West journey in Africa.
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- March 5, 2019 11:18Come July this year, Rovos Rail is set to connect Africa from the Indian Ocean on the East to Atlantic Ocean in the West through its half-a month epic journey ... Read More
6 people killed in Democratic Republic of Congo plane crash
Chief Assignment Editor- December 21, 2018 15:35A Russian-made plane with 23 people were onboard crashed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Gomair’s An-26 plane, which had been chartered by the Independent National Electoral Commission of the ... Read More
Thank you Elvis
Dmytro Makarov- July 15, 2018 23:26Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister responsible for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine was invited to write the forward to the book written by Congo (DRC)'s former Minister Elvis ... Read More
Tourism in Africa – Everyone’s Business
Dmytro Makarov- July 15, 2018 23:15Tourism in Africa is everyone's business said Dr. Yvonne Iyamulemye Kabano of the Congo at a dinner in Kinshasa hosted on the occasion of the launch by Congo's former Tourism ... Read More
Tourism Investments in the D.R. of Congo: The new book
Alain St.Ange- July 8, 2018 23:40Governor Julien Paluku Kahongya of the North Kivu Province and Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine were in Goma Congo last Tuesday to ... Read More
Africa Investment Opportunities in tourism
Alain St.Ange- July 1, 2018 20:13Democratic Republic of Congo Minister Elvis Mutiri wa Bashara, the former Minister of Tourism and Culture launched his tourism book " RDC: Investment Opportunities in tourism" on Friday 29 June at ... Read More
Virunga National Park won’t re-open for tourism after ranger killed, visitors abducted
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2018 01:40Chief Warden of Virunga National Park issued the following letter in the aftermath of the tragic incident of the 11th May, in which one of the park rangers was killed, ... Read More
Looking at the African Tourism Board with members in 26 countries
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 16, 2018 00:58The African Tourism Board is a public-private partnership with one strong message. This message is to tell the world that Africa Tourism is becoming one destination and is wide open for ... Read More
Travel Alert: East African Countries issue deadly Ebola virus outbreak alert
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- May 15, 2018 05:56East African states bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had issued an alert warning resident, travelers and visitors calling to the region to take serious precaution over the outbreak ... Read More
African Tourism: Declaration of Kinshasa fostering tourism as a driver of biodiversity and environmental protection
Chief Assignment Editor- April 11, 2018 19:35An intense week of exchange of experiences and capacity building linked to wildlife and biodiversity protection has taken place in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A major result ... Read More
6 dead at Virunga National Park: Is it safe for tourists?
editor- April 9, 2018 22:02Virunga National Park announced the loss of 5 rangers and a staff driver in the Central Sector of Virunga National Park near the Ishasha border of the Democratic Republic of ... Read More
Lualaba to become a tourism destination in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 4, 2018 10:35Africa has it all, but too often its key USPs which are so important for a potential tourism industry are kept as well guarded secrets. Africa needs all its 54 countries ... Read More
Kinshasa joins flydubai’s growing network in Africa
Chief Assignment Editor- February 14, 2018 18:06Dubai-based flydubai has announced the start of flights to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from 15 April. The daily flights will operate with an ... Read More