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On Kinshasa's Streets Hairdressers Make A Quick Buck

Standing in a makeshift salon on the side of a dusty backstreet in Democratic Republic of Congo capital Kinshasa Papy Kalume pulled a fresh razor out of his bag.

International Business Times

Rumble In The Jungle Remembered After 50 Years

Alfred Mamba was just 12 when boxing great Muhammad Ali descended on Kinshasa, at that time the capital of Zaire, in October 1974 in a bid to regain his heavyweight title.

International Business Times

Rumble in the Jungle: 50 years since the most famous fight in boxing history

The encounter between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali took place on October 30, 1974, in Kinshasa.

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Music Show: Tshegue bring Kinshasa to Paris with new EP ‘Argent’

In this edition of our music show on arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim is joined on set by one half of the Franco-Congolese duo Tshegue. Faty Sy Savanet and Nicolas Dacunha AKA “Dakou” burst onto the music scene in 2017 with their powerful blend of afropunk, rock, electro and funk. They…

France 24

Dozens died when a boat capsized in eastern Congo

In tonight's edition, At least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo on Thursday. Also, Kinshasa will begin a vaccination campaign on Saturday, three days later than planned. And The Zimbabwean government will this month pay an initial $20 million to foreign white…

France 24

Families of Americans ensnared in DRC coup plot assert their innocence

Young Americans face death penalty for ‘amateurish’ assault in Congo that was led by one of their fathers

The Guardian - US

How 3 young Americans ended up in the middle of a coup attempt in Congo and facing a death penalty

A military court in Congo has convicted dozens of people, including three Americans, for a coup attempt

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First MPOX Vaccine Arrives In Congo After Global Emergency

The arrival of the mpox vaccine in Kinshasa is a significant milestone in the fight against the virus outbreak, showcasing global efforts to combat public ...

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo officials say 129 people died in failed jailbreak at Makala facility in Kinshasa

The Guardian - UK

129 Inmates Die In Congo Jailbreak Stampede

Tragic jailbreak in Kinshasa, Congo leads to 129 inmate deaths, highlighting prison system challenges and prompting investigation.

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Attempted jailbreak in DR Congo turns deadly

Several people have reportedly been killed during an attempted prison break in DR Congo. Gunshots rang out overnight at Makala prison in Kinshasa. It's the country's largest incarceration facility and has long been dangerously overcrowded.

France 24

DRC prosecutors seek death penalty for 50 defendants after coup attempt

Prosecutors in the Democratic Republic of Congo are calling for 50 defendants, including three Americans, to face the death penalty over what the army says was a coup attempt in May.

Radio France Internationale

Seven die in DR Congo stampede during gospel music concert in Kinshasa's Martyrs' Stadium

Mike Kalambayi concert ends in crush tragedy

Evening Standard

At least four killed as fighting in DRC continues despite truce: Report

The US had announced a humanitarian truce between Kinshasa and the M23 rebel group on July 5.

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As Rwanda votes, tensions with neighbouring DR Congo deepen over M23

A recent UN report accuses Rwanda of aiding M23 rebel group that’s battling Congolese forces in eastern DRC.

International Business Times

Rwanda-backed Rebels, DRC Begin Two-week 'Humanitarian Truce'

A two-week humanitarian truce between Kinshasa and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels began on Friday in the Democratic Republic of Congo's war-scarred east.

International Business Times

Kinshasa, A Megacity Of Traffic Jams, Potholes, Transit Chaos

Cable car, urban rail link or ring road -- Kinshasa has big plans for alleviating its traffic chaos but for now, travelling into the megacity remains a daily headache for millions of people.

The Independent UK

More than 80 passengers killed in the latest boat accident in Congo

Congo's president says a boat carrying more than 270 passengers has capsized on a river near Congo’s capital of Kinshasa, leaving more than 80 dead

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Over 80 Dead In Congo Boat Capsizing Near Kinshasa

Tragic boat accident in Congo claims over 80 lives, highlighting risks of overloading on water vessels. Calls for improved safety measures and enforcement ...

The Independent UK

Three Americans implicated in a coup attempt in Congo go on trial before a military court

The military trial of 51 suspects, including three Americans, accused of being involved in a coup attempt in Congo last month has opened in the country's capital of Kinshasa

The Independent UK

Congo names third American in a foiled coup plot as mourners gather in Utah to remember plot leader

Congo’s army spokesman has released the name of the third American involved a foiled coup plot in Kinshasa

International Business Times

DR Congo Thwarts Kinshasa 'Coup Attempt' : Army

The DR Congo military on Sunday thwarted an attempted coup near the offices of President Felix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa involving "foreigners and Congolese", the army spokesperson said.

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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.

Radio France Internationale

US and DRC's partners call on Rwanda to punish forces over attack

The United States has called on Rwanda to punish forces behind an attack in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Both Kinshasa and the US accuse Kigali of meddling in DRC's affairs.

France 24

Ex-president Zuma wins bid to run in South Africa's general election

In tonight's edition: South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma wins a court bid to run in May's general election, as judges overturn an earlier decision to ban him over a contempt of court conviction. Also, three Tanzanian troops are killed in mortar attacks in DR Congo as Kinshasa struggles to…

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