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DR Congo sees deadly surge in intercommunal violence
More than 140 people have been killed in horrific intercommunal violence in the west of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The UN...
Torture is ‘widespread’ and likely underestimated in DR Congo
Torture is “widespread” and underestimated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the abuse involves armed groups and State forces, UN investigators...
Democratic Republic of Congo Becomes the 7th Member of EAC
After several negotiations, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has finally become a full-fledged member of the East African Community. The EAC was established in...
Greenpeace tells Big Oil to stay clear of Congo’s carbon bomb
The world’s largest oil and gas companies are urged by Greenpeace to sit out a major oil and gas auction in the Democratic Republic...
Working towards safer and more inclusive schooling in Democratic Republic of Congo
As a parent, I have repeatedly watched in horror and deeply empathized with the families of victims of gun violence affecting schools in the...
New oil blocks overlap Protected Areas, maps reveal: Congo’s Oil Ministry greenwashing exposed
Nine of the 16 oil blocks to be auctioned in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) next month overlap Protected Areas, according to a...
Ebola vaccination campaign begins in DR Congo to counter new outbreak
An Ebola vaccination campaign has begun in northwest Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), to halt the spread of a deadly new outbreak in the country,...
New Ebola outbreak declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The health authorities of the African nation declared a new outbreak of Ebola after a case was confirmed in Mbandaka, a city in the...
Thousands escape to Uganda following violent clashes in DR Congo
Recent violent clashes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have forced thousands to escape to neighbouring Uganda, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR,...
Greenpeace: Logging audit spells disaster for the DRC and its donors
After three months of pressure from Greenpeace Africa, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has finally realized it was no longer possible...