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Congo accuses Rwanda and M23 rebels of mass killings, abductions and war crimes in eastern region
Congolese officials have leveled serious accusations against Rwanda’s military and the M23 rebel faction it allegedly supports, claiming they are responsible for a wave of atrocities in the conflict-ravaged eastern region of the country. According to a statement issued by Congo’s interior ministry on Wednesday, the alleged abuses took place between May 10 and 13…
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Deadly floods in eastern Congo leave 62 dead, 50 still missing
Torrential rains in eastern Congo triggered devastating floods that engulfed multiple villages...
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South Africa begins withdrawing peacekeepers from rebel-held eastern Congo
South Africa’s armed forces announced Thursday they had begun pulling their peacekeepers...
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Mine collapse in conflict zone of eastern Congo claims 10 lives
A deadly collapse at an artisanal gold mine in rebel-held eastern Congo has claimed the lives...
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Death toll rises to 148 in Congo boat fire and capsizing; over 100 still missing
The death toll from a tragic boat fire and capsizing earlier this week on the Congo River has risen to 148, with more than 100 people still unaccounted for, officials confirmed Friday. The vessel had been...
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Fear grips eastern Congo after weekend attacks leave 50 dead
At least 50 people were killed in a wave of weekend violence in eastern Congo, officials said Saturday, as tensions flared between the government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, each side accusing the other...
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Four Americans charged in plot to overthrow Congolese government, including son of coup leader
Four American men, including the son of a late opposition figure, have been charged in the United States for their roles in what prosecutors describe as a carefully orchestrated coup attempt to topple...
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Deadly floods in Congo claim 33 lives after torrential rains
A minimum of 33 people have been confirmed dead after heavy rains and floods hit Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to officials. Reports indicate that after the torrential...
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Rwanda vs Belgium vs Congo: The Breakup That Could Reshape Africa
In a bold diplomatic move, Rwanda has officially severed ties with Belgium, expelling its diplomats and accusing the former colonial power of destabilizing the region. The reason? Ongoing allegations that...
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Over 50 people reported dead in Congo following an unknown illness
A mysterious illness has claimed the lives of more than 50 people in northwestern Congo over the past five weeks, baffling health experts. The outbreak, first identified in three children who consumed...
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Congo: Investigations launched after mausoleum keeping Patrice Lumumba’s tooth is vandalized
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have launched an investigation after the mausoleum where Patrice Lumumba’s tooth is being kept was vandalized. Per Reuters, the incident occurred...
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Ardi Ndembo: Young Boxer Who Died After Weeks In An Induced Coma Due To A Brutal Knockout
Ardi Ndembo, a heavyweight competitor from Congo, was knocked down by Nestor Santana during a Team Combat League match. The father of two, who had an impeccable 8-0 record was rendered unconscious in the...
