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50 years on, D.R. Congo commemorates boxing's 'Rumble in the Jungle'

The 'Rumble in the Jungle' inspired generations in Congo, highlighting the significant cultural impact of Ali's victory.
#sexual-violence

Sexual Assault in the DRC report

Women in DRC face extreme dangers, including rape, while searching for firewood, highlighting the urgent need for safety and resources.

Why this country is seeing a 'staggering' increase in the number of rapes

The search for firewood in DRC exposes women to rampant sexual violence and societal stigma.
Documented rapes in eastern DRC surged to nearly 90,000 in 2023, highlighting a critical crisis.

Sexual Assault in the DRC report

Women in DRC face extreme dangers, including rape, while searching for firewood, highlighting the urgent need for safety and resources.

Why this country is seeing a 'staggering' increase in the number of rapes

The search for firewood in DRC exposes women to rampant sexual violence and societal stigma.
Documented rapes in eastern DRC surged to nearly 90,000 in 2023, highlighting a critical crisis.
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DR Congo: Dozens dead after Lake Kivu boat capsizes DW 10/03/2024

A boat capsized in Lake Kivu, leading to significant loss of life among the more than 200 passengers on board.
#conflict

Congo: Displaced people caught between conflict and crisis DW 09/26/2024

Internally displaced individuals in the DRC face dangerous choices between overcrowded camps and returning to unsafe home villages due to worsening living conditions.

France urges Rwanda to end all support' to M23 rebels, pull troops out of DR Congo

France calls on Rwanda to end support for M23 rebels in DRC and withdraw troops
M23 rebels have recently intensified fighting in North Kivu province, causing concern

Congo: Displaced people caught between conflict and crisis DW 09/26/2024

Internally displaced individuals in the DRC face dangerous choices between overcrowded camps and returning to unsafe home villages due to worsening living conditions.

France urges Rwanda to end all support' to M23 rebels, pull troops out of DR Congo

France calls on Rwanda to end support for M23 rebels in DRC and withdraw troops
M23 rebels have recently intensified fighting in North Kivu province, causing concern
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#american-citizens

Families of Americans ensnared in DRC coup plot assert their innocence

The family of a Utah student fears potential execution for him and two other Americans sentenced in the DRC amid government actions against perceived scapegoats.

Three Americans Sentenced to Death for Failed Congo Coup

Three American citizens received death sentences in connection with a coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo, raising questions about their involvement and geopolitical implications.

Families of Americans ensnared in DRC coup plot assert their innocence

The family of a Utah student fears potential execution for him and two other Americans sentenced in the DRC amid government actions against perceived scapegoats.

Three Americans Sentenced to Death for Failed Congo Coup

Three American citizens received death sentences in connection with a coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo, raising questions about their involvement and geopolitical implications.
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#mpox

Why Mpox Vaccines Aren't Flowing to Africans in Desperate Need

Congo lacks mpox vaccines despite manufacturer availability due to WHO regulatory delays.
High-income nations can bypass WHO processes, unlike Congo and similar countries.

Battling Mpox in the Outbreak's Epicenter in Congo

Mpox is rapidly spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly impacting children and vulnerable populations, with no current vaccine available.

First doses of mpox vaccines arrive at the heart of Africa's outbreak. What took so long?

The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a major mpox outbreak with delayed vaccine deliveries complicating the response to protect children and others at risk.

WHO declares 2024 mpox surge is 'a public health emergency of international concern'

Mpox has been declared a public health emergency by WHO and cases are surging in Congo and surrounding regions, highlighting surveillance system weaknesses.

What to Know About Mpox

Mpox declared global health emergency again, with severe outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and expanding presence in East Africa.

The urgent fight against mpox in Congo's refugee camps DW 08/26/2024

Urgent efforts are underway in DRC to combat the mpox outbreak, especially among children under ten. Treatment is currently symptomatic.

Why Mpox Vaccines Aren't Flowing to Africans in Desperate Need

Congo lacks mpox vaccines despite manufacturer availability due to WHO regulatory delays.
High-income nations can bypass WHO processes, unlike Congo and similar countries.

Battling Mpox in the Outbreak's Epicenter in Congo

Mpox is rapidly spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly impacting children and vulnerable populations, with no current vaccine available.

First doses of mpox vaccines arrive at the heart of Africa's outbreak. What took so long?

The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a major mpox outbreak with delayed vaccine deliveries complicating the response to protect children and others at risk.

WHO declares 2024 mpox surge is 'a public health emergency of international concern'

Mpox has been declared a public health emergency by WHO and cases are surging in Congo and surrounding regions, highlighting surveillance system weaknesses.

What to Know About Mpox

Mpox declared global health emergency again, with severe outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and expanding presence in East Africa.

The urgent fight against mpox in Congo's refugee camps DW 08/26/2024

Urgent efforts are underway in DRC to combat the mpox outbreak, especially among children under ten. Treatment is currently symptomatic.
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#jailbreak-attempt

Gunfire, gang rapes and missing inmates: Inside a deadly DRC jailbreak

The disastrous conditions in Makala prison exacerbated a deadly escape attempt, resulting in significant loss of life and human rights violations.

At Least 129 People Die in Jailbreak at Congo's Largest Prison

129 people died during a jailbreak attempt in Congo's overcrowded Makala prison, highlighting severe humanitarian issues and prison conditions.

Gunfire, gang rapes and missing inmates: Inside a deadly DRC jailbreak

The disastrous conditions in Makala prison exacerbated a deadly escape attempt, resulting in significant loss of life and human rights violations.

At Least 129 People Die in Jailbreak at Congo's Largest Prison

129 people died during a jailbreak attempt in Congo's overcrowded Makala prison, highlighting severe humanitarian issues and prison conditions.
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#mpox-outbreak

Why the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worrying disease docs

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a severe outbreak of a deadlier strain of monkeypox, posing a global threat.
The current outbreak is a triple threat due to record numbers of cases, a highly lethal virus strain, and new modes of transmission.

No Vaccines, Tests or Treatments: Congo Lacks Tools to Confront Mpox

DR Congo struggles to manage an mpox outbreak due to inadequate diagnostic tools and treatment options.

Congo gets first desperately needed mpox vaccines, but vaccination campaign faces huge challenges

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing significant challenges in combating a growing mpox outbreak despite receiving initial vaccine shipments.

DRC is seeing its worst mpox outbreak but has no vaccines or treatments yet. Why?

No vaccines or treatments currently available in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the mpox outbreak.

Why the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worrying disease docs

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a severe outbreak of a deadlier strain of monkeypox, posing a global threat.
The current outbreak is a triple threat due to record numbers of cases, a highly lethal virus strain, and new modes of transmission.

No Vaccines, Tests or Treatments: Congo Lacks Tools to Confront Mpox

DR Congo struggles to manage an mpox outbreak due to inadequate diagnostic tools and treatment options.

Congo gets first desperately needed mpox vaccines, but vaccination campaign faces huge challenges

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing significant challenges in combating a growing mpox outbreak despite receiving initial vaccine shipments.

DRC is seeing its worst mpox outbreak but has no vaccines or treatments yet. Why?

No vaccines or treatments currently available in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the mpox outbreak.
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#makala-prison

The anteroom to hell': Over 120 killed and 59 injured in attempted escape from DRC's largest prison

The attempted jailbreak at Makala prison resulted in significant casualties, emphasizing the dire conditions and overcrowding issues within the DRC prison system.

DR Congo: 129 killed in attempted prison break DW 09/03/2024

The attempted jailbreak at Makala prison resulted in over 129 deaths due to a stampede and gunfire amidst chaotic conditions.

The anteroom to hell': Over 120 killed and 59 injured in attempted escape from DRC's largest prison

The attempted jailbreak at Makala prison resulted in significant casualties, emphasizing the dire conditions and overcrowding issues within the DRC prison system.

DR Congo: 129 killed in attempted prison break DW 09/03/2024

The attempted jailbreak at Makala prison resulted in over 129 deaths due to a stampede and gunfire amidst chaotic conditions.
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Minister's DR Congo and Rwanda question raises eyebrows

Minister Chris Philp's response to an audience member's question about Rwanda and the UK's asylum policy raised concerns

parabolic balconies sprout from sanjay puri's 'forest' workplace in central africa

The Forest is a vertical tower designed by Sanjay Puri Architects in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The building's design draws inspiration from the dense canopy of an African forest.

WHO warns mpox could spread around the world again DW 12/18/2023

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, was downgraded from a global health emergency, but the WHO has issued warnings about the current threat.
There is concern about international transmission from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there is a rapidly expanding outbreak.

Will women candidates transform politics in Congo? DW 12/15/2023

Support for women candidates is growing in the conflict-ridden east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
The low representation of women in decision-making bodies in the DRC affects resource allocation and the formulation of social and economic reforms

CDC issues warning over new, more deadly strain of mpox

The CDC has issued a warning about a new, more deadly strain of mpox that is spreading in urban areas and is likely sexually transmittable.
The WHO has declared the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the worst-ever recorded, with 12,000 cases and 600 deaths so far this year.

WHO confirms monkeypox spreads sexually in DR Congo amid outbreak

The World Health Organization has confirmed sexual transmission of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time, which could make it more difficult to stop the disease.
Monkeypox has been endemic in parts of Central and West Africa for decades, mostly transmitted to humans from infected rodents.
The recent outbreak in Congo is described as unusual and highlights the risk of the disease spreading widely among sexual networks.

New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet'

The new strain of mpox virus in DR Congo is causing concern due to its rapid spread, severity, and potential for cross-border transmission.
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