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Congolese army says it has foiled a coup attempt. Self-exiled opposition figure threatens president

Congo’s army says it has foiled a coup attempt and arrested the perpetrators, including several foreigners

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Gunfire Erupts In Congo's Capital, 3 Dead

Gunfire exchange in Kinshasa involving armed men near presidential palace highlights security challenges faced by political figures in Congo.

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He fights sexual violence. He's won a Nobel and now a $1 million honor. Is he hopeful?

Dr. Denis Mukwege, co-winner of the Nobel peace prize in 2018, is the recipient of the $1 million Aurora humanitarian prize. In an interview with NPR, he reflects on how his campaign is faring.

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Heavy Rains Cause Devastating Floods In Eastern Congo

Heavy rains in eastern Congo caused floods affecting over 470,000 people, leading to crop destruction and health risks. Climate change attributed to the he...

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Mourners Gather To Remember Victims Of Congo Bombings

Families mourn victims of bomb attacks in eastern Congo displacement camps, blaming army and rebels. Conflict involving armed groups displaces 7 million pe...

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US Blames Rwanda For Deadly Attack On Displaced Camp In DR Congo

The United States has accused Rwanda of involvement in a deadly attack on a camp for displaced people in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a claim dismissed as "absurd" by Kigali on Saturday.

International Business Times

Bomb attacks in Congo kill at least 12 people including children

The UN says two camps for displaced people were hit near the city of Goma where thousands are seeking refuge from fighting in surrounding areas

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Deadly Attacks On Displaced Camps In Eastern Congo

Tragedy strikes Congo's displaced camps, M23 rebels accused, President Tshisekedi returns amid tensions with Rwanda.

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DR Congo accuses Apple of using 'blood minerals'

The Democratic Republic of Congo has threatened Apple of legal action. Its lawyers accuse the tech giant of buying minerals smuggled from eastern Congo from mines, where human rights are violated by rebels,... into neighbouring Rwanda. Congo’s government is questioning Apple about its knowledge of what it's calling“blood minerals”.

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UN peacekeepers close base in preparation to leave DR Congo

The UN mission has been told to leave due to inefficiency in protecting civilians from armed conflict.

Al Jazeera

What is the conflict between Rwanda and Congo?

Everything you need to know about the difference between Rwanda and Congo - and the war between them

Evening Standard

UK minister appears to mix up Rwanda and Congo on Question Time

Chris Philp gets confused over neighbouring countries when discussing government’s Rwanda deportation policy

The Guardian - UK

Congo Questions Apple Over 'Blood Minerals' In Supply Chains

Congo government questions Apple's sourcing of minerals from conflict zones, potentially leading to legal action.

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Apple accused of using blood minerals from a region 'devastated by grave violations of human rights' in its products

Congo has accused Apple of using blood minerals and has demanded a response from CEO Tim Cook.

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Biden Administration Launches Global Infectious Disease Prevention Program

Biden administration's initiative to assist 50 countries in pandemic preparedness, with Congo already benefiting. Global effort to strengthen response capa...

The Guardian - UK

Rwanda-backed rebels are choking the Congolese people, yet this is one conflict the world can easily end

Kagame’s regime is funding rape, killings and torture by the M23 militia, who have now cut off the city of Goma. But he can be stopped

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Violence in eastern Congo has displaced millions. Some end up at this camp

The Nkamira Transit Center is home to thousands of refugees who fled violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The decades-long conflict is a legacy of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

International Business Times

Peace Still Elusive For East DR Congo 30 Years After Genocide In Rwanda

Sitting at home in Goma in the volatile east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rachel Sematumba describes herself as "a child of war".

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UN Warns Of Escalating Conflict In Congo-Rwanda Border

The United Nations and the U.S. express concerns over escalating conflict in Congo's eastern region involving Rwanda, calling for peace efforts and withdra...

The Independent UK

Security in Congo's mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says

The special U_N_ envoy for Congo says security in the African nation’s mineral-rich east has deteriorated since recent elections, with a rebel group allegedly linked to neighboring Rwanda making “significant advances and expanding its territory.”

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

With a dramatic jump in cases — and a strain of mpox that is deadlier than the virus that went global in 2022 — specialists are scrambling to reign it in.

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Republic Of Congo Reports First Cases Of Mpox Virus

Republic of Congo confirms first mpox cases with sexual transmission concerns in Africa. Urgent need for awareness and interventions.

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Congo's Eastern Region Faces Unprecedented Humanitarian Crisis

Violence in eastern Congo displaces 250,000, creating a dire humanitarian crisis with 7 million affected. Urgent action needed.

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African Development Bank Calls For End To Resource-Backed Loans

African Development Bank's push to end natural resource-backed loans due to exploitation concerns and promote sustainable financing for infrastructure proj...

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Oklahoma City Thunder Center Bismack Biyombo Collapses During Game

Oklahoma City Thunder's Bismack Biyombo is in good health after a concerning collapse during a game. His philanthropic efforts in the Congo continue to ins...

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