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People need a break': DRC conflict reignites dark memories of Congo wars

M23 rebels advance in DRC, raising fears of a renewed regional conflict as Rwandan and Ugandan troops intervene.

Mass prison escapes stoke panic in DRC after rebel advance

Mass prison escapes during conflict in eastern DRC have heightened public insecurity and chaos, with thousands of inmates fleeing amid violence.

Bukavu hospital patients tell of being shot in chaos of Congolese withdrawal

The chaotic withdrawal of Congolese army forces led to increased violence, injuries, and fear among civilians as M23 rebels advanced on Bukavu.

M23 militia's advance in eastern DRC has killed 7,000 since January, UN told

The ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, fueled by M23 rebels, has led to significant casualties and a worsening humanitarian crisis.

DRC leader calls for military recruits as Rwandan-backed rebels advance

The M23 rebels have gained ground in eastern DRC, prompting urgent calls for military action from Congolese leadership.

At least 17 people killed as fighting in DR Congo's Goma intensifies

M23 rebels control Goma, severely impacting Congolese military efforts.

Conflict in eastern DRC escalates with casualties and military struggles.

People need a break': DRC conflict reignites dark memories of Congo wars

M23 rebels advance in DRC, raising fears of a renewed regional conflict as Rwandan and Ugandan troops intervene.

Mass prison escapes stoke panic in DRC after rebel advance

Mass prison escapes during conflict in eastern DRC have heightened public insecurity and chaos, with thousands of inmates fleeing amid violence.

Bukavu hospital patients tell of being shot in chaos of Congolese withdrawal

The chaotic withdrawal of Congolese army forces led to increased violence, injuries, and fear among civilians as M23 rebels advanced on Bukavu.

M23 militia's advance in eastern DRC has killed 7,000 since January, UN told

The ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, fueled by M23 rebels, has led to significant casualties and a worsening humanitarian crisis.

DRC leader calls for military recruits as Rwandan-backed rebels advance

The M23 rebels have gained ground in eastern DRC, prompting urgent calls for military action from Congolese leadership.

At least 17 people killed as fighting in DR Congo's Goma intensifies

M23 rebels control Goma, severely impacting Congolese military efforts.

Conflict in eastern DRC escalates with casualties and military struggles.

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#health-crisis

A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC

A mysterious disease with Ebola-like symptoms has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, causing numerous infections and deaths.

Why the Mysterious 'Disease X' Outbreak Is So Hard to Investigate

The DRC is grappling with a mysterious illness causing high mortality among children in a remote health zone, jeopardizing emergency response capabilities.

Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say

An unidentified disease in the DRC has killed 143 people, with flu-like symptoms reported among the infected.

A Mysterious Respiratory Disease Has the Democratic Republic of the Congo on High Alert

An unidentified disease in the DRC has caused 71 deaths, prompting a WHO investigation into its respiratory nature and transmission risks.

A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC

A mysterious disease with Ebola-like symptoms has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, causing numerous infections and deaths.

Why the Mysterious 'Disease X' Outbreak Is So Hard to Investigate

The DRC is grappling with a mysterious illness causing high mortality among children in a remote health zone, jeopardizing emergency response capabilities.

Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say

An unidentified disease in the DRC has killed 143 people, with flu-like symptoms reported among the infected.

A Mysterious Respiratory Disease Has the Democratic Republic of the Congo on High Alert

An unidentified disease in the DRC has caused 71 deaths, prompting a WHO investigation into its respiratory nature and transmission risks.

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#public-health

Mystery illness Congo: Symptoms, cases, spread, and what we know about the deadly DRC disease

Unidentified disease spreading in DRC poses a significant public health threat with rising cases and deaths.

Unknown illness kills more than 50 in north-west DRC

An unknown illness linked to bat consumption has resulted in over 50 deaths in the DRC, raising urgent public health concerns.

Congo mystery disease: Symptoms, WHO response, and what we know about the deadly illness spreading in the DRC

The mystery illness in DRC has killed many and remains unidentified, posing significant public health challenges.

Fears in DRC as mystery disease kills dozens, mainly children

A new undiagnosed illness is affecting children in rural DRC, raising health concerns amidst existing crises.

How Deadly is Mpox, What Vaccines are Effective, And Other Questions Answered

Clade 1b of mpox is spreading through human contact, raising urgent public health concerns in Africa.

DRC health ministry says mystery disease is severe' form of malaria

Severe malaria with respiratory symptoms has been identified in DRC, exacerbated by malnutrition and food insecurity.

Malaria remains a significant health challenge in DRC, with substantial mortality linked to social determinants like malnutrition.

Mystery illness Congo: Symptoms, cases, spread, and what we know about the deadly DRC disease

Unidentified disease spreading in DRC poses a significant public health threat with rising cases and deaths.

Unknown illness kills more than 50 in north-west DRC

An unknown illness linked to bat consumption has resulted in over 50 deaths in the DRC, raising urgent public health concerns.

Congo mystery disease: Symptoms, WHO response, and what we know about the deadly illness spreading in the DRC

The mystery illness in DRC has killed many and remains unidentified, posing significant public health challenges.

Fears in DRC as mystery disease kills dozens, mainly children

A new undiagnosed illness is affecting children in rural DRC, raising health concerns amidst existing crises.

How Deadly is Mpox, What Vaccines are Effective, And Other Questions Answered

Clade 1b of mpox is spreading through human contact, raising urgent public health concerns in Africa.

DRC health ministry says mystery disease is severe' form of malaria

Severe malaria with respiratory symptoms has been identified in DRC, exacerbated by malnutrition and food insecurity.

Malaria remains a significant health challenge in DRC, with substantial mortality linked to social determinants like malnutrition.

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#international-relations

Congo sentences 3 Americans to death over alleged coup plot DW 09/13/2024

A court in the DRC sentenced 37 individuals to death, including three Americans, over an alleged coup plot.

Tyres burned, embassies attacked in DR Congo's Kinshasa protests

Demonstrations in Kinshasa reflect anger towards international community's handling of the M23 rebel conflict.

Fighting in eastern DRC kills about 7,000 people since January, PM says

The security situation in eastern DRC is dire, with significant civilian casualties reported amidst ongoing conflict.

Protesters attack French, US, Rwandan embassies in DRC

Protesters attacked multiple embassies in Kinshasa demanding international action against the M23 rebel group's offensive in eastern DRC.

Congo sentences 3 Americans to death over alleged coup plot DW 09/13/2024

A court in the DRC sentenced 37 individuals to death, including three Americans, over an alleged coup plot.

Tyres burned, embassies attacked in DR Congo's Kinshasa protests

Demonstrations in Kinshasa reflect anger towards international community's handling of the M23 rebel conflict.

Fighting in eastern DRC kills about 7,000 people since January, PM says

The security situation in eastern DRC is dire, with significant civilian casualties reported amidst ongoing conflict.

Protesters attack French, US, Rwandan embassies in DRC

Protesters attacked multiple embassies in Kinshasa demanding international action against the M23 rebel group's offensive in eastern DRC.

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#rwanda

As Rwanda-Backed Insurgents Wage War in Congo, Western Nations Stay Silent

The M23 insurgents' advance in eastern Congo is causing mass panic and human rights violations, with thousands displaced.

Western nations are complicit in the violence due to their demand for Congo's minerals and ties with Rwanda.

Lammy tells Rwanda it is putting $1bn in aid under threat' in DRC invasion

Rwanda's military actions threaten over $1 billion in global aid support, eliciting a stern warning from the UK foreign secretary.

Children executed and women raped in front of their families as M23 militia unleashes fresh terror on DRC

M23 militia atrocities in North Kivu reveal a disturbing escalation of violence, including gruesome acts against children and systemic sexual violence against women.

As Rwanda-Backed Insurgents Wage War in Congo, Western Nations Stay Silent

The M23 insurgents' advance in eastern Congo is causing mass panic and human rights violations, with thousands displaced.

Western nations are complicit in the violence due to their demand for Congo's minerals and ties with Rwanda.

Lammy tells Rwanda it is putting $1bn in aid under threat' in DRC invasion

Rwanda's military actions threaten over $1 billion in global aid support, eliciting a stern warning from the UK foreign secretary.

Children executed and women raped in front of their families as M23 militia unleashes fresh terror on DRC

M23 militia atrocities in North Kivu reveal a disturbing escalation of violence, including gruesome acts against children and systemic sexual violence against women.

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Rwandan and Congolese leaders join summit on eastern DRC conflict

Ceasefire urged at summit over ongoing DRC violence driven by the M23 group.

Displaced people face uncertain future after fleeing Goma

The takeover of Goma by M23 has forced over 100,000 displaced people from Kanyaruchinya camp to flee, facing uncertainty as they return home.

Rwandan and Congolese leaders join summit on eastern DRC conflict

Ceasefire urged at summit over ongoing DRC violence driven by the M23 group.

Displaced people face uncertain future after fleeing Goma

The takeover of Goma by M23 has forced over 100,000 displaced people from Kanyaruchinya camp to flee, facing uncertainty as they return home.

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#humanitarian-crisis

A crying need': Goma hospitals plead for blood donors after M23 assault

Goma's hospitals are overwhelmed with gunshot and shrapnel wound victims due to ongoing conflict, with urgent needs for medical care and blood supply.

Inside the camp on the frontline of the DRC's mpox epidemic in pictures

Over 25.4 million people in DRC require humanitarian aid due to insecurity and violence.

Mpox is severely affecting the population, especially children, with thousands of cases and deaths reported.

A crying need': Goma hospitals plead for blood donors after M23 assault

Goma's hospitals are overwhelmed with gunshot and shrapnel wound victims due to ongoing conflict, with urgent needs for medical care and blood supply.

Inside the camp on the frontline of the DRC's mpox epidemic in pictures

Over 25.4 million people in DRC require humanitarian aid due to insecurity and violence.

Mpox is severely affecting the population, especially children, with thousands of cases and deaths reported.

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Pressure grows on EU to freeze minerals deal with Rwanda over DRC fighting

The EU is urged to suspend a minerals deal with Rwanda due to its role in escalating conflict in the DRC.

Pressure is rising for the EU to reassess agreements with Rwanda amid humanitarian concerns.

Halt illegal imports of conflict minerals from DRC, campaigners urge EU

The EU must strengthen enforcement of regulations against conflict mineral imports to prevent funding of militias in the DRC.

In the DRC, rape is rife. How can women recover in a war zone?

Irengue Trezor helps sexual violence survivors in DRC, highlighting the overwhelming demand for psychological support amidst ongoing conflict and trauma.

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Mpox is a Global Public Health Emergency. What Does That Mean?

The mpox outbreak in the DRC has been declared a public health emergency, requiring urgent international efforts to control its spread.

Mysterious outbreak in the DRC could imperil tech industry

A mysterious disease with a 7.6% fatality rate has emerged in the DRC, raising concerns among global health agencies.

Mpox is a Global Public Health Emergency. What Does That Mean?

The mpox outbreak in the DRC has been declared a public health emergency, requiring urgent international efforts to control its spread.

Mysterious outbreak in the DRC could imperil tech industry

A mysterious disease with a 7.6% fatality rate has emerged in the DRC, raising concerns among global health agencies.

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Congo: PM Tuluka's first 100 days of ambition and challenges DW 09/20/2024

The first female-led government in the DRC is implementing ambitious reforms focused on economy and social well-being.

#coup-attempt

DR Congo military court sentences 37 to death in coup trial

The DRC court sentenced 37 to death, including three U.S. citizens, for involvement in a failed coup attempt.

Briton and Americans among 37 given death sentence over DRC coup attempt

A coup attempt in the DRC resulted in 37 death sentences, revealing deep political tensions and the complexities of international involvement.

DR Congo military court sentences 37 to death in coup trial

The DRC court sentenced 37 to death, including three U.S. citizens, for involvement in a failed coup attempt.

Briton and Americans among 37 given death sentence over DRC coup attempt

A coup attempt in the DRC resulted in 37 death sentences, revealing deep political tensions and the complexities of international involvement.

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#mpox-outbreak

New mpox outbreak raises alarm; WHO considers declaring international emergency

A deadly outbreak of mpox, different from the previous one, is spreading rapidly in the DRC and neighboring countries, raising global health concerns.

U.S. steps up response to more deadly mpox outbreak

The mpox outbreak in the DRC is alarming due to the Clade I strain, leading to significant mortality and serious international health responses.

New mpox outbreak raises alarm; WHO considers declaring international emergency

A deadly outbreak of mpox, different from the previous one, is spreading rapidly in the DRC and neighboring countries, raising global health concerns.

U.S. steps up response to more deadly mpox outbreak

The mpox outbreak in the DRC is alarming due to the Clade I strain, leading to significant mortality and serious international health responses.

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Gabriel's Moon by William Boyd review hugely enjoyable cold war espionage

The overthrow and assassination of Patrice Lumumba highlights the complex interplay between colonialism, politics, and personal identity in the early Cold War context.

More than 100 killed in attempt to escape DRC's largest prison

129 people died during a prison escape attempt in Kinshasa, highlighting severe overcrowding and chaotic conditions at Makala prison.

Monkeypox virus: dangerous strain gains ability to spread through sex, new data suggest

A virulent strain of the monkeypox virus can spread through sexual contact, posing concerns of a potential global outbreak.

The clade I strain of the monkeypox virus, known for its increased lethality, is now showing the ability for sexual transmission, leading to a significant number of infections in the DRC.

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Will Qatar's mediation role bring peace to eastern DR Congo? DW 03/20/2025

DRC M23 rebels to withdraw from Walikale in peace gesture

Will Qatar's mediation role bring peace to eastern DR Congo? DW 03/20/2025

DRC M23 rebels to withdraw from Walikale in peace gesture

People need a break': DRC conflict reignites dark memories of Congo wars

Mass prison escapes stoke panic in DRC after rebel advance

Bukavu hospital patients tell of being shot in chaos of Congolese withdrawal

M23 militia's advance in eastern DRC has killed 7,000 since January, UN told

DRC leader calls for military recruits as Rwandan-backed rebels advance

At least 17 people killed as fighting in DR Congo's Goma intensifies

People need a break': DRC conflict reignites dark memories of Congo wars

Mass prison escapes stoke panic in DRC after rebel advance

Bukavu hospital patients tell of being shot in chaos of Congolese withdrawal

M23 militia's advance in eastern DRC has killed 7,000 since January, UN told

DRC leader calls for military recruits as Rwandan-backed rebels advance

At least 17 people killed as fighting in DR Congo's Goma intensifies

A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC

Why the Mysterious 'Disease X' Outbreak Is So Hard to Investigate

Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say

A Mysterious Respiratory Disease Has the Democratic Republic of the Congo on High Alert

A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC

Why the Mysterious 'Disease X' Outbreak Is So Hard to Investigate

Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say

A Mysterious Respiratory Disease Has the Democratic Republic of the Congo on High Alert

Mystery illness Congo: Symptoms, cases, spread, and what we know about the deadly DRC disease

Unknown illness kills more than 50 in north-west DRC

Congo mystery disease: Symptoms, WHO response, and what we know about the deadly illness spreading in the DRC

Fears in DRC as mystery disease kills dozens, mainly children

How Deadly is Mpox, What Vaccines are Effective, And Other Questions Answered

DRC health ministry says mystery disease is severe' form of malaria

Mystery illness Congo: Symptoms, cases, spread, and what we know about the deadly DRC disease

Unknown illness kills more than 50 in north-west DRC

Congo mystery disease: Symptoms, WHO response, and what we know about the deadly illness spreading in the DRC

Fears in DRC as mystery disease kills dozens, mainly children

How Deadly is Mpox, What Vaccines are Effective, And Other Questions Answered

DRC health ministry says mystery disease is severe' form of malaria

Congo sentences 3 Americans to death over alleged coup plot DW 09/13/2024

Tyres burned, embassies attacked in DR Congo's Kinshasa protests

Fighting in eastern DRC kills about 7,000 people since January, PM says

Protesters attack French, US, Rwandan embassies in DRC

Congo sentences 3 Americans to death over alleged coup plot DW 09/13/2024

Tyres burned, embassies attacked in DR Congo's Kinshasa protests

Fighting in eastern DRC kills about 7,000 people since January, PM says

Protesters attack French, US, Rwandan embassies in DRC

As Rwanda-Backed Insurgents Wage War in Congo, Western Nations Stay Silent

Lammy tells Rwanda it is putting $1bn in aid under threat' in DRC invasion

Children executed and women raped in front of their families as M23 militia unleashes fresh terror on DRC

As Rwanda-Backed Insurgents Wage War in Congo, Western Nations Stay Silent

Lammy tells Rwanda it is putting $1bn in aid under threat' in DRC invasion

Children executed and women raped in front of their families as M23 militia unleashes fresh terror on DRC

Rwandan and Congolese leaders join summit on eastern DRC conflict

Displaced people face uncertain future after fleeing Goma

Rwandan and Congolese leaders join summit on eastern DRC conflict

Displaced people face uncertain future after fleeing Goma

A crying need': Goma hospitals plead for blood donors after M23 assault

Inside the camp on the frontline of the DRC's mpox epidemic in pictures

A crying need': Goma hospitals plead for blood donors after M23 assault

Inside the camp on the frontline of the DRC's mpox epidemic in pictures

Pressure grows on EU to freeze minerals deal with Rwanda over DRC fighting

Halt illegal imports of conflict minerals from DRC, campaigners urge EU

In the DRC, rape is rife. How can women recover in a war zone?

Mpox is a Global Public Health Emergency. What Does That Mean?

Mysterious outbreak in the DRC could imperil tech industry

Mpox is a Global Public Health Emergency. What Does That Mean?

Mysterious outbreak in the DRC could imperil tech industry

Congo: PM Tuluka's first 100 days of ambition and challenges DW 09/20/2024

DR Congo military court sentences 37 to death in coup trial

Briton and Americans among 37 given death sentence over DRC coup attempt

DR Congo military court sentences 37 to death in coup trial

Briton and Americans among 37 given death sentence over DRC coup attempt

New mpox outbreak raises alarm; WHO considers declaring international emergency

U.S. steps up response to more deadly mpox outbreak

New mpox outbreak raises alarm; WHO considers declaring international emergency

U.S. steps up response to more deadly mpox outbreak

Gabriel's Moon by William Boyd review hugely enjoyable cold war espionage

More than 100 killed in attempt to escape DRC's largest prison

Monkeypox virus: dangerous strain gains ability to spread through sex, new data suggest

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