Tag: Democratic Republic of Congo

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DR Congo rebel forces kill two, kidnap 10 others

DR Congo rebel forces kill two, kidnap 10 others

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo claims that neighboring Rwanda...

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Works begin on footbridge that collapsed at launch

Works begin on footbridge that collapsed at launch

Social media users shared videos of its collapse as authorities cut a red ribbon...

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Patients burnt alive in fresh DR Congo clashes

Patients burnt alive in fresh DR Congo clashes

The rebel attacks began last Thursday when the armed group attacked a local clinic...

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Anti-Rwandan violence have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Anti-Rwandan violence have been reported in the Democratic...

Rwanda has denied backing the Tutsi-led M23 rebel force.

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Rebels are withdrawing from areas they have taken over.

Rebels are withdrawing from areas they have taken over.

But the rebels' spokesperson said the designation of M23 as a terrorist group made...

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Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).

Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes...

The M23 is one of more than 100 militia groups fighting the government in the resource-rich...

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Thousands of displaced people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are in desperate need of food.

Thousands of displaced people in the Democratic Republic...

The province's governor's spokesperson stated in a statement on Wednesday that they...

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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a Christian congregation celebrates Christmas Day.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a Christian congregation...

Since 2016, the church has observed Christmas Day on May 25th in accordance with...

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In June, the Belgian king and queen will travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In June, the Belgian king and queen will travel to the...

In June 2020, King Philippe professed his "deepest sorrow" for his country's colonial...

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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a second Ebola death has been verified.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a second Ebola death...

On Monday, health officials announced that more than 100 people had been identified...

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In the new Ebola case in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the WHO is tracing contacts.

In the new Ebola case in the Democratic Republic of Congo,...

The third Ebola outbreak in Equateur Province since 2018 was reported over the weekend...

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A force from East Africa will be sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A force from East Africa will be sent to the Democratic...

Hundreds of civilians have been forced to evacuate their homes after the gang attacked...

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Children displaced by the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Children displaced by the fighting in the Democratic Republic...

Children make up about 42% of all displaced persons on the planet.

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Rwanda denies involvement in the attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Rwanda denies involvement in the attacks in the Democratic...

Rwanda, on the other hand, denied the charges, claiming that its army was not involved...

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As the Democratic Republic of Congo joins the East African trade bloc, it is a 'historic' day.

As the Democratic Republic of Congo joins the East African...

DR Congo joins the EAC as the seventh member, joining Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South...

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Hundreds of people have fled to Uganda as a result of rebel attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Hundreds of people have fled to Uganda as a result of rebel...

According to eyewitnesses, the rebels and government troops have been fighting ferociously.

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A toddler was among the victims of a machete gang raid in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A toddler was among the victims of a machete gang raid...

Armed groups' aggressive and unprovoked attacks are nothing new in the region, which...