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#congo

Overloading of ferries in Congo raises serious safety concerns, leading to tragic accidents and significant loss of life.

Government inaction and safety violations contribute to frequent capsizing incidents on Congolese rivers.

Overcrowded boats pose a significant risk in Congo, leading to frequent and fatal accidents.

Local calls for improved safety measures have intensified following recent capsizing incidents.

Overcrowded boats are a recurring issue in Congo, resulting in deaths and calls for improved water safety measures.

Mpox is declared a global health emergency due to its rapid spread across Africa and potential international implications.

Measles outbreaks are increasingly lethal in many parts of the world, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, despite the availability of vaccines.

Wealthy nations must take urgent action to support mpox eradication efforts in Africa, where cases are rising sharply.

Intensified fighting between Congolese army and M23 rebels leads to concerns over humanitarian crisis ahead of peace negotiations.

Ongoing clashes in eastern DRC pose a serious threat to regional stability and safety of populated areas.

The mysterious illness in the DRC has led to significant deaths, especially among women and children, and remains a public health concern.

Congo is on alert for a flu-like disease linked to dozens of deaths, particularly affecting children under five.

Congo is on alert due to a deadly mystery flu-like disease that has claimed 71 lives, primarily affecting children.

The documentary links the civil rights struggles of Black Americans with the exploitation and violence in the Congo, emphasizing a shared historical narrative.

The documentary uniquely highlights political turmoil in the Congo through the lens of American jazz musicians during the Cold War.

Belgium's court ruled that the forced removal of mixed-race children in Congo constitutes crimes against humanity, marking a historic legal acknowledgment of colonial injustices.

Belgium is mandated to compensate women for historical injustices linked to forced separations during its colonial rule over the Congo.

A Brussels court ruled that Belgium owed reparations for colonial abuses against mixed-race women, affirming their suffering as a crime against humanity.

Overcrowding and lack of safety measures led to a tragic boat capsizing on Lake Kivu, resulting in at least 78 deaths.

Authorities fear the death toll may rise following the capsizing incident.

Over 700 inmates were released from Makala Prison as part of efforts to ease severe overcrowding and prevent further tragedies.

The attempted jailbreak at Makala Central Prison resulted in at least 129 deaths, mainly from a stampede, underscoring severe overcrowding issues.

The attempted prison break in Congo led to a death toll of 129, revealing severe overcrowding and deplorable prison conditions.

The jailbreak attempt at Makala Central Prison resulted in at least 129 deaths, reflecting the severe overcrowding and perilous conditions inside the facility.

Bipartisan objection to easing sanctions on Dan Gertler for EV battery metals access.

Reversal of sanctions on Israeli mining executive for cobalt supply.