Democratic Republic Of Congo

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M23 rebels advance in eastern DRC
Africa

M23 rebels advance in eastern DRC

M23 rebels have reportedly closed in on a strategic town in eastern DRC, where fighting has intensified.
Kenya Airways suspends flights to DRC capital Kinshasa
Africa

Kenya Airways suspends flights to DRC capital Kinshasa

The Kenya Airways has suspended flights to DRC's capital Kinshasa after its employees were detained by the Congolese military.
Apple accused of using 'blood minerals' from DR Congo
Business

Apple accused of using 'blood minerals' from DR Congo

Lawyers claim that sexual violence, armed attacks and widespread corruption were perpetrated at sites providing minerals to Apple.
DR Congo floods: Thousands displaced from their homes
Africa

DR Congo floods: Thousands displaced from their homes

The East Africa region is experiencing torrential rains that has caused floods in Kenya, Burundi and Tanzania.
Rebel attack leaves 10 people dead in DRC
Africa

Rebel attack leaves 10 people dead in DRC

At least 10 people have been killed in eastern DR Congo, with ADF rebels suspected to be behind the attack.
UN troops wounded as fighting flares in DRC
Africa

UN troops wounded as fighting flares in DRC

Several UN troops have been injured after M23 rebels clashed with the Congolese army in eastern DRC on Saturday.
South Africa army starts inquiry after fresh soldier deaths in DRC
Africa

South Africa army starts inquiry after fresh soldier deaths in DRC

Around 2,900 more South African troops have deployed in the DR Congo to help the government fight M23 rebels.
UN troops begin handover of first camp in DR Congo amid turmoil
Africa

UN troops begin handover of first camp in DR Congo amid turmoil

The first base to be handed over is at Kamanyola, on the border with Burundi.
DR Congo seeks $2.6bn aid for millions displaced by rebel attacks
Africa

DR Congo seeks $2.6bn aid for millions displaced by rebel attacks

The United Nations and the Congolese government are calling for $2.6 billion to be mobilized in response to an alarming humanitarian crisis.
DR Congo cabinet dissolved after PM Lukonde tenders resignation
Africa

DR Congo cabinet dissolved after PM Lukonde tenders resignation

Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde was appointed prime minister of the mineral-rich central African country in February 2021
DR Congo conflict: African leaders hold talks to revive peace
Africa

DR Congo conflict: African leaders hold talks to revive peace

Violence has recently been on the rise in eastern DR Congo which the authorities have blamed on the M23 rebel group.
Metal cages to tame killer crocodiles in eastern DR Congo
Life

Metal cages to tame killer crocodiles in eastern DR Congo

Lake Edouard in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was witnessed rising incidents of crocodile attacks on residents.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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