Eastern 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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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...