What to know about the humanitarian crisis in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ongoing fighting between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and an armed militia group called M-23 has left the African country in one of the world's largest humanitarian crises. The United Nations estimates roughly a quarter of the country faces food insecurity,
Why is the Democratic Republic of the Congo struggling to contain mpox?
The most impacted country due to mpox is struggling to contain it. Here's a look at why that's the case. View on euronews
Democratic Republic of the Congo releases 648 prisoners to ease overcrowding
The justice minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Constant Mutamba, announced the conditional release of 648 inmates from the country’s largest prison on Saturday amid efforts to
Protesters in Congo call for the release of political prisoners, including 3 top opposition figures
Hundreds have protested in front of Congo’s top court to demand the release of political prisoners, including the country’s three most prominent opposition figures imprisoned on charges the opposition says are politically motivated.
Caritas 'shocked' by murder of director in Democratic Republic of Congo
The director of Caritas in Congo was shot and killed by an armed militant group while approaching a roadblock, Caritas Internationalis announced.
Over 1,500 inmates released from DR Congo's infamous Makala prison
Nearly 1,700 ill inmates were released Monday from DR Congo’s largest prison, the minister of justice said, as part of an effort to thin out the country's overcrowded prisons. Makala prison, Congo’s largest penitentiary with a capacity for 1,
Democratic Republic of the Congo releases 1685 sick prisoners amid overcrowding
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) released 1685 mostly ill inmates from the country's largest prison on Sunday amid ongoing efforts to reduce overcrowding at the facility. The release from
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Conditions in the Congo Are Near Breaking Point, Forcing Global Re-Evaluation
A combination of poor leadership, neocolonialism, ethnic division and domination by their neighbors makes the Democratic ...
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UNHCR sounds alarm on worsening humanitarian situation in the DR Congo
Prolonged conflict, serious human rights abuses and flagrant violations of international humanitarian law are unleashing grave suffering on internally displaced Congolese and refugees, the UN Refugee ...
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Democratic Republic of Congo
The second largest country in Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo hosts one of the world’s most complex and long-standing humanitarian crises, mostly centered in the east. Despite its vast ...
Varun Beverages to invest in Democratic Republic of Congo Pepsi plant
Varun Beverages, part of India’s food and drink conglomerate RJ Corp, is investing $50m in a new Pepsi cola production ...
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How to Call Democratic Republic Of The Congo From South Africa
Given below is the dialing procedure to call Democratic Republic Of The Congo From South Africa. You will find information on how to make an international call from South Africa to Democratic ...
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
The economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo - a nation endowed with vast natural resource wealth - continues to perform poorly. Systemic corruption since independence in 1960, combined ...
Rebel group in Congo generates $300,000 monthly in seized mining area, UN official says
A U.N. official says a rebel group in Congo generates around $300,000 a month in revenue through its control of a mining area ...
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Congo-Kinshasa: In DR Congo's Beni Region, Departing Peacekeepers Leave a Trail of Abuse and Anger
On the side of a national road, at the entrance to the town of Mavivi, in the region of Beni, is an imposing UN base topped with barbed wire and painted in blue and white. Inside are peacekeepers from ...