Democratic Republic of the Congo

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DRC seeks to lift ex-President Kabila’s immunity over alleged war crimes | Mining News
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DRC seeks to lift ex-President Kabila’s immunity over alleged war crimes | Mining News

Joseph Kabila denies charges of treason and war crimes amid escalating tensions in volatile eastern provinces. Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the...

DR Congo, Rwanda agree to draft peace deal by May 2 | Conflict News
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DR Congo, Rwanda agree to draft peace deal by May 2 | Conflict News

US brings the two countries’ foreign ministers together and voices an interest in investment in the DRC’s mineral-rich east. Rwanda and the Democratic...

DR Congo, M23 rebels announce ceasefire after peace talks in Qatar | Conflict News
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DR Congo, M23 rebels announce ceasefire after peace talks in Qatar | Conflict News

Tough negotiations are expected to resume in Qatar in the coming weeks for a broader peace deal. The government of the Democratic Republic...

How Pope Francis redefined the Church’s ties with Africa | Religion News
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How Pope Francis redefined the Church’s ties with Africa | Religion News

Thousands of miles from the Vatican, the death of Pope Francis is being mourned by millions of Catholics on the African continent. Francis,...

Leaders and supporters around the globe react to death of Pope Francis
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Leaders and supporters around the globe react to death of Pope Francis

Leaders and worshippers around the world mourn and pay tribute to the late Pope Francis.

What’s the fallout from Joseph Kabila’s return to DRC? | Humanitarian Crises News
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What’s the fallout from Joseph Kabila’s return to DRC? | Humanitarian Crises News

The Congolese government accuses former leader Kabila of backing M23 rebels. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing one of the...

DR Congo suspends ex-President Kabila’s party over alleged M23 links | Politics News
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DR Congo suspends ex-President Kabila’s party over alleged M23 links | Politics News

Authorities accuse the 53-year-old politician of high treason over alleged ties to the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group. The Democratic Republic of the Congo...

At least 50 killed after boat catches fire, capsizes in DR Congo | News
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At least 50 killed after boat catches fire, capsizes in DR Congo | News

A motorised wooden boat with about 400 passengers caught fire and capsized near the town of Mbandaka. A boat has capsized after catching...