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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks 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
European startups
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

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.
European startups
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

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.
more#colonialism
fromeuronews
1 month 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
1 month 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.
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World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
3 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
3 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Death Sentences Commuted for 3 Americans Over Failed Congo Coup

Three American citizens involved in a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment, according to a spokeswoman for the president.
US news
#m23
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromeuronews
4 months ago

M23 rebels to meet with Congolese government for peace talks next week

The Congo government is initiating peace talks with M23 rebels in Angola amid rising tensions due to M23's territorial advances.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromeuronews
4 months ago

M23 rebels to meet with Congolese government for peace talks next week

The Congo government is initiating peace talks with M23 rebels in Angola amid rising tensions due to M23's territorial advances.
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Coronavirus
fromtime.com
5 months ago

What We Know So Far About the Mystery Illnesses Killing Dozens in Congo

Unidentified illnesses in Congo have caused over 50 deaths, with origins still under investigation.
fromCbsnews
8 months ago
Health

Mystery flu-like disease in Congo kills dozens, puts authorities "on general alert" as cases investigated

Congo is on alert due to a deadly mystery flu-like disease that has claimed 71 lives, primarily affecting children.
fromtime.com
8 months ago
Health

A Mystery Flu-Like Disease Is Killing Dozens in Congo

Congo is on alert for a flu-like disease linked to dozens of deaths, particularly affecting children under five.
Coronavirus
fromtime.com
5 months ago

What We Know So Far About the Mystery Illnesses Killing Dozens in Congo

Unidentified illnesses in Congo have caused over 50 deaths, with origins still under investigation.
fromCbsnews
8 months ago
Health

Mystery flu-like disease in Congo kills dozens, puts authorities "on general alert" as cases investigated

Health
fromtime.com
8 months ago

A Mystery Flu-Like Disease Is Killing Dozens in Congo

Congo is on alert for a flu-like disease linked to dozens of deaths, particularly affecting children under five.
more#health-crisis
Coronavirus
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Symptoms of mystery 'crying disease' that kills you in hours

A mystery disease outbreak in the Congo has caused over 50 deaths, with symptoms resembling hemorrhagic fever but testing negative for known viruses.
Coronavirus
fromCbsnews
5 months ago

Mystery illness in Congo kills more than 50 people, including children who ate a bat

A mysterious illness in the DRC has led to over 50 deaths within 48 hours of symptoms, raising significant public health concerns.
Coronavirus
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Mystery Illness Kills Dozens in the Congo

A mysterious illness is causing rapid fatalities in northwestern Congo, with over 50 deaths and significant concern regarding its origins and transmission.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

DR Congo president to hold talks to form unity government DW 02/23/2025

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi plans to form a unity government amid rising tensions from M23 rebel insurgency.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

As Conflict Rages in Congo, President Offers U.S. Minerals Deal

Felix Tshisekedi aims to leverage Congo's mineral wealth to secure Western investment against Rwandan aggression.
#conflict
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Congo's conflict is escalating week after week. Here's why some say Canadians need to pay attention | CBC News

The conflict in eastern Congo, driven by M23 rebels, has widespread international implications that demand a greater response from Canada.
World politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | Congo Is Bleeding. Where Is the Outrage?

The conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo represents a stark example of selective justice, with the world largely indifferent to its devastation.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Congo's conflict is escalating week after week. Here's why some say Canadians need to pay attention | CBC News

The conflict in eastern Congo, driven by M23 rebels, has widespread international implications that demand a greater response from Canada.
World politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | Congo Is Bleeding. Where Is the Outrage?

The conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo represents a stark example of selective justice, with the world largely indifferent to its devastation.
more#conflict
World politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Sexual Violence Against Children Soars in Congo, U.N. Group Says

Sexual violence against children in eastern Congo has spiked dramatically amidst rising ethnic tensions and armed conflict.
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fromWashington Post
6 months ago

Rwandan-backed rebels clash with Congolese forces over control of Goma

The ongoing clashes in Goma between M23 rebels and Congolese forces threaten civilian safety and regional stability.
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

At least 25 killed after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo

Overcrowded boats are a recurring issue in Congo, resulting in deaths and calls for improved water safety measures.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

5 Women Win Reparations From Belgium for Crimes Under Colonial Rule

The Brussels court concluded that Belgium’s actions towards mixed-race children under colonial rule constituted crimes against humanity, ordering reparations for the suffering caused.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago

Belgium loses case over babies stolen in former colonies DW 12/02/2024

"The court orders the Belgian state to compensate the appellants for the moral damage resulting from the loss of their connection to their mother and the damage to their identity and their connection to their original environment."
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