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I experienced the fall of Goma. I had to leave my Congolese colleagues in a critical situation

On Jan. 27, 2025, Goma, the capital of North Kivu in the eastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, fell into the hands of M23 rebels who are supported by the Rwandan army. The offensive is certainly related to the presence of immense mineral resources in the region,…

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Germany suspends new financial aid to Rwanda over alleged support for M23 rebels in Congo

Germany’s development ministry says it will suspend new financial commitments to Rwanda over that country's alleged support of the M23 rebels in neighboring eastern Congo

The Independent UK

Rebels in eastern Congo abducted 130 hospital patients, UN says

The United Nations says the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have abducted at least 130 sick and wounded men in two hospitals in a major city in eastern Congo

The Independent UK

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Madagascar and Congo-Brazzaville team up to protect vanishing forests

Congo-Brazzaville and Madagascar are combining efforts to protect their primary forests, which support rich ecosystems and rare wildlife but face increasing threats from deforestation. The countries marked the launch of their conservation drive by planting 3,000 trees in Madagascar on Monday, African Environment Day.

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

Widespread shooting and looting preceded arrival of M23 rebels, overwhelming city’s poorly resourced facilities

The Guardian - UK

WHO says water contamination is suspected in one of the Congo villages struck by illness

The World Health Organization says that authorities investigating the deaths of at least 60 people in northwestern Congo suspect the water source in one of the areas may have been contaminated

The Independent UK

It's been a month since rebels seized an eastern Congo city. Goma residents say they are struggling

Rwanda-backed rebels captured a key eastern Congo city a month ago Friday

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Paris prosecutor dismisses case against Apple over DRC conflict minerals

French prosecutors have closed a case filed by Democratic Republic of Congo accusing Apple subsidiaries of using conflict minerals, notably in the unstable eastern region bordering Rwanda, in its supply chain.

Radio France Internationale

Deadly disease spreading in Congo may be malaria: Can this common disease mutate and become so deadly?

Days after a mysterious disease that killed 50 people in Congo, health officials have said it could be malaria. The condition that is spreading in the northwest Democratic Republic of Congo could also be food poisoning, the officials have told news agency Reuters.

The Times of India

Death toll rises as cases of mystery illness in Congo reaches 1000

The World Health Organization said that while malaria is prevalent in the region, it has not ruled out other causes

The Independent UK

Everything we know about the mysterious illness in Congo as experts explore causes

The outbreak in Congo has claimed over 50 lives, prompting urgent calls for action from health organisations

Evening Standard

Dozens reportedly injured after explosions rock a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders in Congo

Dozens of people were reportedly injured after two explosions hit a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders and residents in eastern Congo

The Independent UK

Deadly symptoms of mystery 'crying disease' in Congo that kills within hours, revealed: Complete list

After last year's Disease X, another mysterious and deadly illness that's being referred to as 'crying disease', is sweeping through parts of Congo. It has so far left over 50 dead and infected over 400 people. What's most terrifying about the disease is its ability to kill people within 48…

The Times of India

Explosion At M23 Rebel Meeting Injures Dozens In Congo

Explosion at M23 rebel group meeting in Bukavu, Congo causes injuries. Tensions rise as investigations unfold.

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U.K. Punishes Rwanda Over Alleged Support Of Congo Rebels

The United Kingdom imposes sanctions on Rwanda for alleged support of rebels in Congo, affecting aid and trade. Conflict in eastern Congo poses a broader r...

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ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan arrives in DRC amid escalating eastern conflict

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, his office announced on Tuesday, as the nation contends with a surge in conflict in the east.

LiveScience

Mystery illness kills over 50 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A yet-unidentified illness has killed 53 people and potentially infected hundreds more in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The World Health Organization is investigating the outbreak.

Latin Times

Mystery Disease Claims Dozens of Lives, Including Children Who Died After Eating a Bat

More than 50 people have died in the northwest Democratic Republic of Congo from a mystery illness that first appeared in three children who ate a bat.

The Independent UK

UK suspends some financial aid to Rwanda over violence in eastern Congo as rebels dig in

U.K. authorities are punishing Rwanda over its support of the rebels who now control two major cities in eastern Congo

Evening Standard

Congo mystery illness: 53 people die within hours of 'hemorrhagic fever' symptoms - with first victims eating a bat

Medical director raises alarm over ‘really worrying’ interval between the onset of symptoms and death that has been 48 hours in most cases

The Independent UK

A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick

Health experts say an unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has rapidly killed more than 50 people in northwestern Congo over the past five weeks

The Independent UK

Critically injured South African soldiers are evacuated from Congo amid rebel offensive

South Africa's armed forces say a group of soldiers critically injured in fighting in eastern Congo a month ago have been evacuated by the United Nations

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