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Gabon held a meeting with Congo.
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Recently elected president of Gabon receives support in Congo

Nine dead in attack on DR Congo village
Africa News

Congolese soldier shoots dead at least 13 civilians

DR Congo to 'monitor' humanitarian organisations
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DR Congo to ‘monitor’ humanitarian organisations

Gabon held a meeting with Congo.
Africa News

Recently elected president of Gabon receives support in Congo

Nine dead in attack on DR Congo village
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Congolese soldier shoots dead at least 13 civilians

DR Congo to 'monitor' humanitarian organisations
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DR Congo to ‘monitor’ humanitarian organisations

Opposition
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Opposition figure set to contest presidency killed in DR Congo

By Agence France-Presse14-07-2023 13:54

An ex-minister and opposition figure set to contest the presidential election in DR Congo has been found dead in Kinshasa.

DR Congo and South Africa forge security pact to combat militias
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DR Congo and South Africa forge security pact to combat militias

By Agence France-Presse07-07-2023 10:06

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has announced his intention to forge a security agreement with South Africa.

Grief-stricken families buried their bodies in western Uganda, while others searched for missing families after a gunman killed students.
Africa News

Uganda school attack: grief after 41 die in ‘Brutal’ ambush

By Agence France-Presse19-06-2023 15:33

Grief-stricken families buried their bodies in western Uganda, while others searched for missing families after a gunman killed students.

Congo fever outbreak that has been reported recently has claimed one life in Namibia. The government confirmed on Wednesday 24th, May.
Africa News

Congo fever outbreak: one dead in Namibia

By Agence France-Presse25-05-2023 08:00

Congo fever outbreak that has been reported recently has claimed one life in Namibia. The government confirmed on Wednesday 24th, May.

UN's DR Congo aid appeal is only 20 percent funded
Africa News

UN’s DR Congo aid appeal is only 20 percent funded

By Agence France-Presse22-05-2023 16:42

The DRC lamented that the United Nations humanitarian appeal contributed over 20 percent in aid funded, whereas the main focus is Ukraine.

Congo
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At least 72 dead bodies recovered in flooded east Congo village

By Cwenga Maqhubela07-05-2023 12:17

A total of 72 dead bodies have been recovered thus far in a village that was hit by floods in east Democratic Republic of Congo.

attack
Africa News

M23: Four things to know about the rebel group

By The Conversation23-11-2022 23:46

M23 was an offspring of the National Congress for the Defence of the People, CNDP, a rebel group which fought the DRC government.

Fally Ipupa concert
Africa News

Fally Ipupa concert sees eight DEAD following lethal stampede

By Agence France-Presse30-10-2022 14:11

A stampede left people dead during a packed concert by African music star Fally Ipupa at the biggest stadium in DR Congo.

Ama Qamatha Fight Like A Girl Rwanda
Celeb News

Ama Qamata bags role in Rwandan film ‘Fight Like A Girl’

By Thandeka Mthethwa06-10-2022 18:14

The Blood and Water actress Ama Qamata has revealed that she has been working on a film outside of South Africa. Not much is known about the film.

UN Congo
Africa News

‘Pack your bags’: Protesters storm UN base in DR Congo

By Agence France-Presse25-07-2022 17:04

Demanding the departure of peace keepers from the region, protesters chanted anti-UN slogans and storm the DR Congo UN base, on Monday

Pope resignation rumours
Culture

Pope Francis resignation rumours spark after postponed Africa trip

By Agence France-Presse20-06-2022 12:24

Pope Francis, 85-year-old pontiff has sparkled resignation rumours after postponing Africa trip and holding unusual cardinal meetings

polygamy
Africa News

Polygamy persists in the Democratic Republic of Congo

By Agence France-Presse05-04-2022 15:15

The United nations has called for Polygamy in Congo to be banned on the grounds of elimination of discrimination against women.

bombe
Lifestyle

Bombé: Everything we know about the new catalytic converter drug craze

By Naledi de Wee03-02-2022 16:22

Bombé, which – believe or not – are made from a car exhaust part, makes users slip into a zombie-like state with some falling asleep while standing.

Uganda ups deployment to DR Co
Africa News

Uganda ups deployment to DR Congo in anti-rebel operation

By Agence France-Presse03-12-2021 14:06

The target is the ADF – a group blamed for massacres in eastern DRC and attacks in the Uganda capital, which the IS claims as an affiliate

DR Congo to let Uganda pursue
Africa News

DR Congo to let Uganda pursue rebels on its territory

By Agence France-Presse29-11-2021 15:06

“Congo and Uganda officers are already working every day under the Joint Operations Centre set up for intelligence exchange,”

Thousands flee as ‘insurgents’
Africa News

Thousands flee as ‘insurgents’ attack DR Congo army

By Agence France-Presse09-11-2021 23:08

Thousands flee across Congo border to Uganda after suspected insurgents attacked army positions stationed at a key border post on Monday

Congo bans weddings in anti-Co
Africa News

Congo bans weddings in anti-Covid move

By Agence France-Presse13-10-2021 22:26

Local rights activist Tresor Nzila told AFP that the ban was “disproportionate and ineffective” and a “further attack” on liberties

Ndakasi: Famous ‘selfie gorill
Lifestyle

Ndakasi: Famous ‘selfie gorilla’ dies in her caretaker’s arms

By Erene Roux08-10-2021 12:11

Congo’s Virunga National Park announced the death of their beloved orphaned mountain gorilla, Ndakasi, who rose to fame in 2019 when a “selfie” of her went viral on Earth Day.

‘Covid business’ in DR Congo e
Africa News

‘Covid business’ in DR Congo exposed by report

By Agence France-Presse07-10-2021 13:32

“Its failing and underfunded health system is struggling to contain them without significant international support,” the report added

DR Congo rebel jailed for life
Africa News

DR Congo rebel jailed for life for war crimes and environmental harm

By AFP22-09-2021 17:06

A military tribunal set up on the edge of the sprawling Kahuzi-Biega National Park in South Kivu province convicted Chance Mihonya.

South African Rand coins and stocks
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On This Day: What happened on 28 July?

By The South African28-07-2021 07:00

We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering.

Ashley Judd
Lifestyle

Actress Ashley Judd recovering in SA hospital after accident in Congo

By Andrea Chothia13-02-2021 09:42

American actress Ashley Judd has been taken in by a South African hospital after a harrowing 55-hour ordeal in the Congo.

Gorilla portrait in black and white. Closeup of a dangerous-looking silverback.
Africa News

Trafficked apes from DR Congo recovered in Zimbabwe

By AFP13-09-2020 13:55

DR Congo’s environment minister Claude Nyamugabo Bazibuhe confirmed that great apes illegally removed from the DRC have been seized in Zimbabwe.

Four dead as fresh Ebola outbr
Africa News

Four dead as fresh Ebola outbreak flares up in DR Congo

By AFP02-06-2020 07:31

Measles, coronavirus and Ebola – DR Congo is facing a vicious public health crisis.

Ramaphosa travels to congo
Africa News

Ramaphosa travels to Congo for crisis talks on Libyan civil war

By Dan Meyer11-03-2020 19:04

As civil war continues in shattered Libya, Ramaphosa will meet other AU delegates in the Congo Republic to discuss plans for a resolution

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