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Congo Resumes Death Penalty For Treason Cases After 18 Years

Over 170 death row inmates in Congo transferred for execution, sparking debates on human rights and justice in the legal system.

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Residents and officials say rebels have seized 2 key towns in eastern Congo

Civil society and a local politician say rebels with the M23 group have seized two key towns in eastern Congo as they advance in the volatile region

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Congo Resumes Executions For Urban Bandits In High-Security Prison

Over 170 death row inmates transferred for execution in Congo. Concerns raised over human rights violations and need for comprehensive crime prevention str...

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Congo Resumes Death Penalty, Executes 102 Men For Robbery

The resumption of capital executions in Congo sparks debate on human rights and crime prevention strategies, raising concerns about justice and ethics.

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‘We are waging an existential war’: M23’s Bertrand Bisimwa on DRC conflict

Leader of the M23 group says its rebellion in eastern DR Congo is a ‘defensive’ one, hopes for dialogue with Kinshasa.

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Deadly Ferry Capsizes In Congo, Dozens Missing

Tragic ferry accidents in Congo highlight safety concerns and challenges faced by river travelers in the region.

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'Mystery disease' in Congo turned out to be malaria — and potentially, another disease

An initially "unknown" illness affecting hundreds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be attributable to malaria, malnutrition and a viral infection. But investigations are ongoing.

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Congo replaces top military chief and other senior officers as fighting in its east rages on

Congolese state media says President Felix Tshisekedi has replaced the armed forces chief and several other top military officers in a major reshuffle amid the ongoing fight against rebels in the country’s eastern region

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Mysterious Outbreak In Congo Raises Concerns Of New Virus

Mysterious outbreak in Congo raises concerns as health authorities investigate potential viral infection alongside malaria.

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Congo man dies with hemorrhagic fever, indicating mystery outbreak could be more than just malaria

A man in western Congo has died with hemorrhagic fever symptoms

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Unknown disease in Congo is found to be severe malaria, know why it looked so different

The unknown mysterious disease that has been circulating in the e southwestern Kwango province is a severe form of malaria, Democratic Republic of Congo's Health Ministry has confirmed.

The Times of India

At least 25 are killed and dozens are missing after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo

Local officials and residents say an overcrowded boat capsized on a river in central Congo, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing

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At least 25 dead and dozens missing after overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo

Authorities fear the death toll could rise as the search for the missing in the Fimi River continues

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Deadly Boat Capsizes In Congo, Dozens Missing

Tragic boat capsizing in Congo's Fimi River results in loss of lives. Urgent need for enhanced safety measures.

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Rwanda and Congo cancel peace talks to end a conflict in eastern Congo

Much anticipated peace talks between Congo and Rwanda have been unexpectedly canceled

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Fighting in eastern Congo between army and rebels intensifies ahead of peace talks Sunday

The army says fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group has intensified in eastern Congo in recent days ahead of much anticipated peace talks on Sunday

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Fears in DRC as mystery disease kills dozens, mainly children

More than 500 cases of unknown illness have emerged in rural, remote Panzi in western Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Mystery Illness In Congo Likely Malaria, WHO Investigates Further

Mysterious flu-like illness in southwest Congo possibly linked to malaria, affecting children. Efforts to contain outbreak and provide medical assistance o...

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Authorities say the mystery disease in Congo might be malaria but more testing is needed

Authorities say the mystery flu-like illness that has killed dozens of people in southwest Congo in recent weeks might be malaria

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Amnesty International Calls For Investigation Into Congo Crackdown

Amnesty International urges investigation into alleged crimes against humanity by Congo officials during a protest against the U.N. peacekeeping mission in...

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WHO provides update on cause of ‘mystery disease’ in patients in Congo

Patients may be suffering from multiple diseases simultaneously

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Rights group demands probe of ex-governor, 2 army officers in Congo for possible humanitarian crimes

Amnesty International has called for an investigation into a former governor and two top army officials in Congo for “possible crimes against humanity” during a deadly protest crackdown last year

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Takeaways from AP's report on Chinese gold mining threatening endangered protected site in Congo

For eight years a Chinese mining company has been vastly expanding inside an endangered World Heritage Site, accused by locals and conservationists of decimating the environment

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Chinese gold mining threatens a protected UN heritage site in Congo

For eight years a Chinese mining company has been vastly expanding inside an endangered World Heritage Site, accused by locals and conservationists of decimating the environment

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Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports

After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to make the continent less dependent on imported medical supplies

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