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Congo repatriates 3 Americans facing life in jail over a failed coup plot, official says
Congo repatriates 3 Americans facing life in jail over a failed coup plot, official says
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 11:02 PM IST
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Congo, M23 rebels hold first talks after months of conflict
CONGO-SECURITY/ (PIX):Congo, M23 rebels hold first talks after months of conflict
Published on Apr 05, 2025 10:19 PM IST
Reuters |
After tariffs, US dangles billions of dollars in Congo mineral investment
CONGO-SECURITY/MINERALS (PIX):After tariffs, US dangles billions of dollars in Congo mineral investment
Published on Apr 03, 2025 09:29 PM IST
Reuters |
25 killed as boat capsizes in Congo; most of the deceased were soccer players
At least 30 other people survived, said Renacle Kwatiba, the local administrator of Mushie territory.
Published on Mar 10, 2025 11:06 PM IST
US open to minerals partnerships with Democratic Republic of Congo
CONGO-SECURITY/MINERALS (PIX):US open to minerals partnerships with Democratic Republic of Congo
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 12:31 AM IST
Reuters |
Rwanda asking UK for $63 mln over cancelled asylum deal, source says
RWANDA-BRITAIN/MIGRATION (PIX):Rwanda asking UK for $63 mln over cancelled asylum deal, source says
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 03:32 PM IST
Reuters |
Rebels in eastern Congo abducted 130 hospital patients, UN says
Rebels in eastern Congo abducted 130 hospital patients, UN says
Published on Mar 04, 2025 03:53 AM IST
AP |
More pressure on Rwanda as Congo says rebel uprising has killed over 7,000 people this year
More pressure on Rwanda as Congo says rebel uprising has killed over 7,000 people this year
Published on Feb 24, 2025 09:48 PM IST
AP |
Rwanda-backed rebels reach the center of east Congo’s 2nd major city in an unprecedented expansion
Rwanda-backed rebels reach the center of east Congo’s 2nd major city in an unprecedented expansion
Published on Feb 16, 2025 03:27 PM IST
AP |
Rwanda-backed rebels advance in eastern Congo as residents flee by the thousands
Rwanda-backed rebels advance in eastern Congo as residents flee by the thousands
Published on Feb 15, 2025 08:26 PM IST
AP |
Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized a second airport in east Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized a second airport in east Congo
Published on Feb 14, 2025 07:43 PM IST
AP |
Rwanda does a Putin in Congo
To understand the seizure of Goma, consider a parallel with Ukraine
Published on Feb 10, 2025 08:00 AM IST
The Economist
A family fleeing violence in eastern Congo sees little hope as rebels grab more land
A family fleeing violence in eastern Congo sees little hope as rebels grab more land
Updated on Feb 08, 2025 10:27 AM IST
AP |
Hundreds of women raped, burnt alive in Congo jailbreak amid rebel conflict
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels last week captured regional capital Goma in an anarchic and mineral-rich part of Democratic Republic of Congo.
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 06:12 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Nayanika Sengupta
Congo calls rebels' ceasefire declaration 'false communication' as reports of fighting continue
Congo calls rebels' ceasefire declaration 'false communication' as reports of fighting continue
Published on Feb 05, 2025 01:59 AM IST
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The Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a major Congo city declare a unilateral ceasefire
The Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a major Congo city declare a unilateral ceasefire
Published on Feb 04, 2025 12:45 AM IST
AP |
India urges citizens to leave Bukavu city in Congo
The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma last week, with more than 770 people killed in the fighting,
Published on Feb 02, 2025 09:44 PM IST
Congolese army fights to repel Rwanda-backed rebels in fighting that has killed some 700 people
Congolese army fights to repel Rwanda-backed rebels in fighting that has killed some 700 people
Published on Feb 01, 2025 08:16 PM IST
AP |
38 dead, over 100 missing as overloaded ferry capsizes in Congo river
The ferry was travelling in a convoy of other vessels, and the passengers were primarily merchants returning home for Christmas.
Published on Dec 22, 2024 03:46 AM IST
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38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira
38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 02:04 AM IST
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Congo man's death with hemorrhagic fever hints at mystery disease
The mystery disease's virus, which has remained unidentified for over three weeks now, is suspected to have been a factor alongside malaria in the outbreak.
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 07:00 AM IST
At least 25 killed, dozens missing after overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo
The vessel was believed to have more than 100 passengers on board after leaving from the town of Inongo, northeast of the capital of Kinshasa.
Published on Dec 18, 2024 04:17 AM IST
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‘Disease X’ outbreak in Congo kills 79, WHO rushes to ground zero
A mysterious infection, 'Disease X', has led to 79 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo, affecting hundreds, particularly children under five.
Published on Dec 07, 2024 01:38 PM IST
The UN authorizes the 1st mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control the outbreak in Congo
The UN authorizes the 1st mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control the outbreak in Congo
Published on Nov 20, 2024 05:59 PM IST
AP |
Watch: Mountain collapse in Congo reveals tonnes of copper
A mountain collapse in the Democratic Republic of Congo revealed massive copper reserves while leading to a discussion on colonialism.
Published on Nov 19, 2024 12:02 PM IST
At least 13 killed, many others kidnapped by extremist rebels in Congo
In recent years, ADF attacks have intensified and spread towards Goma, eastern Congo’s main city, as well as neighboring Ituri province.
Updated on Nov 17, 2024 01:32 AM IST
AP |
Boat with hundreds of passengers capsized in Goa? What cops said on viral video
A user on X falsely claimed that a boat accident in Goa had led to the death of 23 people and 64 others are still missing.
Published on Oct 06, 2024 10:23 AM IST
Doctors aid group says Congo had 25,000 victims of sexual violence last year
Doctors aid group says Congo had 25,000 victims of sexual violence last year
Published on Oct 01, 2024 02:10 AM IST
AP |
In Congo jailbreak, 129 inmates killed, many of them in a stampede
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government stated that at least 129 inmates had died trying to escape Makala prison on Sunday
Published on Sep 03, 2024 11:42 AM IST
PTI |
World Health Organisation declares Mpox a global health emergency
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the mpox outbreaks were a public health emergency, with more than 500 deaths.
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 07:18 AM IST
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