Congo
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 Rwanda is backing the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — a charge Rwanda strongly denies. But is this really about…
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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...
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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...
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Kumina dance: the Jamaica traditional ritual that’s perceived to help patrons win court cases or woo lovers
It originated from the Congo tribes in Africa when the enslaved arrived in Jamaica in the 1850s. Kumina...
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Jill Biden Stuns in Wax Print Dress for White House Dinner
Second Lady Jill Biden (pictured) reminded everyone she has spent some time in Africa recently with her style choice for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit White House Dinner on Tuesday night. RELATED:...
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Kahindo Mateene Presents Spring/Summer 2014 Collection
Congolese designer Kahindo Mateene has released her Modahnik Spring/Summer 2014 collection and she has not disappointed. Each design is feminine with the perfect balance of color and prints....
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World Bank Approves $73.1M For Congo’s Inga III Dam Project
The World Bank announced on Thursday that a $73.1 million dollar grant has been approved by the African Development Bank to build the Inga 3 Basse Chute and Mid-size Hydropower Development Technical...
