Congo
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 of at least 10 people, officials said Thursday, highlighting the deadly intersection of unsafe mining practices, ongoing conflict, and climate-driven disasters in the mineral-rich region. The incident occurred late Wednesday at the Luhihi mine in Kabare territory. Dunia Masumbuko…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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 is a combination of dance and music rituals performed to appease the ancestors. A feature...
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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...
