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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 · Dec 18, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

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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.

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

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2024

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.

Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024

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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...

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

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

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...

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

Patients may be suffering from multiple diseases simultaneously

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

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The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

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

Radio France Internationale · Dec 6, 2024

Uganda's DRC mission under scrutiny amid claims of double dealing

Three years after Ugandan troops crossed into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight rebels linked to the Islamic State, their mission has yielded mixed results, with accusations that Kampala is secretly supporting another Congolese rebel group raising questions about its motives.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating

The World Health Organization said Friday it deployed experts to investigate a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people in southwest Congo

Congo On Alert Over Mystery Flu-Like Disease Outbreak

Health officials in Africa monitor a mysterious flu-like disease in Congo with 71 deaths. Symptoms include fever, headache, and cough.

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The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

Congo government says it's 'on alert' over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens

Congo’s health minister says the government is on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people

Medical Daily · Dec 5, 2024

Mystery Illness Claims Nearly 150 Lives In Africa, Sparking Pandemic Fears

. Health officials, including those from the WHO, are investing the mysterious illness with flu-like symptoms that killed dozens of people in southwest Congo.

Deadly Flu-Like Disease Investigated In Congo

Flu-like disease outbreak in Congo raises concerns with dozens of deaths reported. Epidemiological experts dispatched to investigate and contain the illness.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

Extremist rebels linked to IS kill at least 9 and kidnap 3 in eastern Congo

Congolese authorities say extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State group killed at least 9 people, including an 8-month-old baby and a 14-year-old girl, in eastern Congo and kidnapped several others

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024

Fighting resumes in eastern Congo despite ceasefire between army and rebels

Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group has resumed in eastern Congo ahead of potential mediation talks

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Thousands cheer Biden's arrival in Angola for his long-promised sub-Saharan Africa visit

President Joe Biden has arrived for his long-awaited first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa to the cheers of thousands in Angola

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

Belgium found guilty of crimes against humanity in colonial Congo

Court said five women were victims of ‘systematic kidnapping’ by state over forced removal from mothers as small children

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