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DRC holds mass burial for ferry accident victims

DRC holds mass burial for ferry accident victims

The Democratic Republic of Congo has held mass burial for tens of victims of a recent ferry accident in Lake Kivu.

Death toll jumps in DRC village attack

Death toll jumps in DRC village attack

Armed men used guns and machetes to attack residents in Beni territory overnight on Friday.

Rebels kill South African soldier, leave more wounded in DR Congo

Rebels kill South African soldier, leave more wounded in DR Congo

South African Defence Headquarters says13 soldiers were injured and one was fatally wounded.

World Dance Day: Healing wounds in DRC through dance therapy

World Dance Day: Healing wounds in DRC through dance therapy

Organisers say more than 1,500 displaced persons attended the ceremony, with many more expected to attend in the future.

DR Congo conflict: Thousands flee as M23 rebels launch fresh offensive

DR Congo conflict: Thousands flee as M23 rebels launch fresh offensive

M23 has described its actions as "defensive manoeuvres" amid fears the group could advance on Goma town.

Sakinah Musafiri: Philanthropist carving her art on wood in the DRC

Sakinah Musafiri: Philanthropist carving her art on wood in the DRC

Sakinah is a young Congolese woman whose love of art led to the creation of a start-up specialising in the manufacture of furniture and statement pieces made exclusively from Congolese wood.

Residents lynch army colonel mistaken for M23 rebel in DR Congo

Residents lynch army colonel mistaken for M23 rebel in DR Congo

Residents of the colonel's neighbourhood in Goma are reported to have lynched him on Thursday evening.

Army seeks to reclaim rebel bastion in east DR Congo

Army seeks to reclaim rebel bastion in east DR Congo

The national army was chased out of the areas at the start of the year following clashes with rebels.

DR Congo colonel sentenced to death

DR Congo colonel sentenced to death

Colonel Mike Mikombe was head of the Republican Guard unit in Goma when soldiers killed 56 protesters.

DRC’s top military officers arrested over protest deaths

DRC’s top military officers arrested over protest deaths

Senior military officers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been arrested in connection with 43 deaths during suppression of anti-UN protests last week.

Dozens killed in DR Congo after soldiers crack down on anti-UN rally

Dozens killed in DR Congo after soldiers crack down on anti-UN rally

Soldiers are said to have violently dispersed a religious sect planning a demonstration against UN peacekeepers.