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DR Congo cobalt mining: Fisherman says mine acid killed fish
Human rights groups in DR Congo say chemical spills from cobalt mines are ruining locals' livelihoods.
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Babies born with deformities near DRC’s cobalt mines
Doctors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have noticed a high rate of birth defects in babies born near cobalt mines. Scientists have found that children whose fathers work in the mines are much more likely to have birth defects,...
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Government censor in DR Congo outlaws critical songs
Government censors in DR Congo banned seven pop songs last week, most of them critical of president Felix Tshisekedi.
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DR Congo conflict: Women increasingly targeted by sexual violence
Every month, up to 600 victims in Ituri province visit a nonprofit hospital run by a women's rights group.
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DR Congo: Regional violence sparks concern among traders
Traders in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo say it is becoming increasingly difficult to run their businesses because of armed groups.
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DR Congo: Volcano evacuation order sparks mass exodus from Goma
Authorities order an evacuation as the risk of new eruptions from Mount Nyiragongo looms, people flee the city of 1.5 million.
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The Cost of Cobalt | People and Power
Is the West’s growing appetite for cobalt, a metal vital for electric cars, causing birth defects in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
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CAR post-election violence displaces more than 200,000 people: UN
UNHCR says 100,000 people remain internally displaced within the CAR while others fled to neighbouring countries.
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In war-weary CAR, humanitarian crisis deepens amid fresh violence
Violence surrounding last month's election in Central African Republic has sent tens of thousands of people fleeing for their lives to neighboring countries and to safer areas within CAR.
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Belgium king expresses 'deepest regrets' over Africa colonialism
For the first time in the country's history, King Philippe acknowledged that acts of violence and cruelty were committed and the wounds are still raw in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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DRC president's top aide gets 20-year jail term for corruption
Vital Kamerhe, President Tshisekedi's chief of staff, found guilty of 'diverting public funds worth 48.8m dollars'.
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Belgian petition to remove statues of colonial king gathers pace amid George Floyd protests
A petition in Belgium is calling for the country to remove all statues of the former King Leopold II who is blamed for the deaths of millions of Africans during colonial rule. The movement is gaining traction as Europe grapples with its...
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Surge in violence in Ituri region: Congolese army fights militias
Rights groups say at least half a million people have been displaced in recent years.
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COVID-19 adds to DR Congo's multiple health crises
The healthcare system in one of the world's poorest countries is struggling to treat cholera, measles, ebola - and now coronavirus.
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DRC violence: Beni victims say attackers wore military uniforms
Victims of recent attacks by an armed group in the eastern DRC have told Al Jazeera their assailants wore military uniforms and killed indiscriminately.
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DR Congo army destroys 'unauthorised' plane heading to South Kivu, military says
The Congolese military is claimed to have targeted an unregistered aircraft violating its airspace in eastern DRC, fueling tensions in the region. M23 rebels, who control parts of eastern DRC, slammed the downing of the plane and...
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Kinshasa reacts to Trump's claim that 'many' Congolese come to US
Residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s capital, Kinshasa reacted to comments made by US President Donald Trump about foreign migrants last week.
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EU Decoded: Is the EU losing the geopolitical race for critical raw minerals?
The EU wants to cut reliance on powers like China for mineral supplies by the end of the decade. As geopolitical tensions boil, EU Decoded asks whether the bloc can keep up with its competitors.
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Kinshasa flooding: Hundreds of homes and buildings damaged
Rising number of fatalities caused by landslides and flash floods in eastern Congo Authorities reported that many more people were still missing after severe rains wrecked structures, killing more than 200. Dozens of survivors are being...
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Kinshasa flooding: Flooding hampers access to drinking water, 16 communes affected
Rising number of fatalities caused by landslides and flash floods in eastern Congo Authorities reported that many more people were still missing after severe rains wrecked structures, killing more than 200. Dozens of survivors are being...
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UN reports: Nigeria has highest number of maternal deaths
The UN has released its “Trends in Maternal Mortality 2000–2023” report, revealing deeply concerning data on maternal deaths worldwide. Nigeria tops the list, while India recorded an average of 52 maternal deaths daily. Countries like DR...
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Congo flooding: Authorities race against time to speed up rescue efforts
Rising number of fatalities caused by landslides and flash floods in eastern Congo Authorities reported that many more people were still missing after severe rains wrecked structures, killing more than 200. Dozens of survivors are being...
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M23 rebels abduct over 130 patients from hospitals in eastern DR Congo: UN
#GRAVITAS | M23 rebels abducted at least 130 sick and wounded men from two hospitals in the city of Goma last week as per the UN. On February 28, the fighters raided two hospitals and took 116 patients from one and 15 patients from the...
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DR Congo crisis: M23 hands over anti-Rwandan rebels amid rising tensions in DRC
The M23 rebel group has handed over an armed rebel general to Rwanda, a move raising questions about regional stability. While Rwanda-backed M23 claims to counter the FDLR in the DRC, the Congolese army denies the group's presence,...