Democratic Republic of Congo
Congo reels from dual disasters as death toll rises to 77, over 100 still missing
Catastrophic floods and a series of boat accidents have left at least 77 people dead across the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 100 more still unaccounted for, according to authorities. In Equateur province, a triple boat tragedy happened on Lake Tumba last Wednesday during severe weather conditions. The Ministry of Interior reported that 48…
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Congo: Kinshasa floods kill 19, destroy homes and infrastructure
Devastating floods swept through multiple neighborhoods of Kinshasa in Congo over the weekend,...
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US pushes Rwanda-DRC peace deal amid rising tensions in Eastern Congo
The United States is leading a high-stakes diplomatic effort to secure peace between Rwanda...
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Dozens dead after overloaded boat sinks in Congo’s Lake Tumba following heavy rains
A tragic boat accident in northwestern Congo has claimed the lives of at least 30 people, including...
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How the DR Congo–U.S. minerals-for-security deal is taking shape
The minerals-for-security agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and the United States is gaining momentum following a recent proposal by President Felix Tshisekedi to U.S. President...
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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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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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DR Congo president proposes minerals-for-security deal to Trump to combat violent rebels
In a bid to eliminate violent rebels, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi has proposed a minerals deal to U.S. President Donald Trump in exchange for a security agreement....
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Outrage as ISIS-linked militants behead 70 Christians in the Democratic Republic of Congo
About 70 Christians in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reportedly been brutally executed with machetes or large knives by Islamist militants. According to multiple organizations monitoring...
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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...
