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US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Congo's Sassou Nguesso sworn in for fifth term

Denis Sassou Nguesso has been sworn in for a fifth term as president of the Republic of Congo, extending his nearly 42-year rule.
Film
fromThe Independent
4 days ago

Laura Linney says she starred in 'one of the great bad movies of our time'

Laura Linney reflects on her career, discussing her roles, relationships with co-stars, and her experience with the film Congo.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Congo to receive third-country deportees from the US under new deal

The Congolese Ministry of Communications stated that the deportees will start arriving in Congo this month, although no specific date or number of deportees was provided.
US news
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

The ordeal of journalists in the Republic of Congo: Press freedom is conditional. Some topics are tolerated, others much less so'

Rosie Pioth fled Congo after death threats following investigative reporting exposing unresolved contradictions and unpaid compensation related to the 1982 Maya-Maya airport bombing.
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World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Islamic State-aligned rebels kill 66 civilians in eastern Congo

Rebels affiliated with ISIS killed 66 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in an attack carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces.
#colonialism
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Film

The Tree of Authenticity review talking tree explains Congo's struggle to overcome colonial past

The Tree of Authenticity examines colonial legacies in the Congo through narratives reflecting different perspectives on environmental history.
fromenglish.elpais.com
11 months ago
European startups

Critical minerals: The future lies underground and the fight for control is relentless

Leopold II's exploitation of the Congo led to immense suffering and long-term geopolitical struggles over its resources.
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US politics
fromeuronews
9 months ago

Congo and Rwanda sign a US-mediated deal aimed at ending conflict

The DRC and Rwanda signed a US-brokered peace agreement to end conflict and secure access to critical minerals.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 months ago

DRC's peace deal with Rwanda risks swapping war for resource exploitation

The US-brokered truce may bring temporary peace, but it risks renewed resource exploitation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.dw.com
10 months ago

Who killed Patrice Lumumba? DW 06/18/2025

Juliana Lumumba seeks justice and answers regarding her father's assassination, implicating Belgium and the USA in the broader geopolitical conspiracy.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
10 months ago

DR Congo: dozens dead as boat capsizes in Lake Tumba DW 06/13/2025

A boat sinking in Congo's Equateur Province resulted in at least 30 deaths, with many missing amid ongoing rescue efforts.
Brooklyn
fromFactinate
10 months ago

Ota Benga's tragic story is much darker than the history books admit.

Ota Benga's journey reflects a tragic American Dream marred by exploitation and resilience.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
11 months ago

DR Congo seeks to strip ex-President Kabila of immunity DW 05/01/2025

Congo seeks to revoke Joseph Kabila's immunity due to evidence of his alleged support for M23 rebels and involvement in war crimes.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
11 months ago

DR Congo: Boat fire less deadly than reported officials DW 04/20/2025

The actual death toll from the boat fire in Congo is 33, significantly lower than earlier reports of 148.
Confusion regarding survivor counts led to discrepancies in the death toll from the boat fire.
#boat-accident
fromNew York Post
1 year ago
France news

Boat catches fire, capsizes in Congo, leaving at least 50 people dead and hundreds missing: official

fromNew York Post
1 year ago
France news

Boat catches fire, capsizes in Congo, leaving at least 50 people dead and hundreds missing: official

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

The Guardian view on Donald Trump's Congo deal: mineral riches for protection | Editorial

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is offering a deal to the US: minerals in exchange for military help, illustrating a troubling return to exploitative colonial practices.
US politics
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