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Thursday, Jun 20

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Congo-Kinshasa: War in the DRC: Community Radio Stations Taken Hostage, Journalists Threatened in North Kivu

allafrica.com

In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which is in the throes of armed conflict, members of the national army have taken over the premises of two community radio stations and set up military positions there within a week.…

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Rwanda 'ready to fight' with DR Congo if necessary, President Paul Kagame says

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In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Rwandan President Paul Kagame discussed the tense relations between his country and neighbouring DR Congo. He said Rwanda is "ready" to go to war with DR Congo if necessary.

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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's War-Displaced Face Rebel Shelling and Militia Abuses

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Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo -- 'Displaced people today find themselves in a situation similar to the one they initially fled.'

Tuesday, Jun 18

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Congo-Kinshasa: Rampant Cobalt Smuggling and Corruption Deny Billions to DRC

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The country's extractive reform strategy doesn't address the impact of illegal cobalt mining on people, the environment and the economy.

Monday, Jun 17

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African Union condemns rebel ‘massacres’ in DR Congo

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The African Union on Monday condemned "massacres" in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo that killed 150 people in June.

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African Union Condemns Rebel ‘Massacres’ In DR Congo

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The east of the country has been plagued by violence from armed groups for decades.

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AU condemns rebel ‘massacres’ in DR Congo

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The African Union on Monday condemned “massacres” in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo that killed 150 people in June. African Union Commission chief Moussa Faki Mahamat said he had learned with “dismay of the increasing…

Sunday, Jun 16

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Billionaire under sanctions could get $300mn in controversial US-Congo deal

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Washington proposal would ease restrictions on Israeli tycoon Dan Gertler imposed over alleged corrupt dealing

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Pope Francis calls for action to end violence in Democratic Republic of Congo

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Pope Francis has appealed to national and international authorities to take action to stop the bloodshed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo following a week in which dozens were killed in the North Kivu province. He said many…

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Pope Francis urges action to end bloodshed in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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The pontiff's call on Sunday comes following a week in which dozens were killed in the DRC's North Kivu province.

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Pope Francis Appeals For Halt To DR Congo Violence

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Nearly 150 people have died since the beginning of June in the eastern DRC in killings attributed to Islamic State group-linked rebels.

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Pope appeals for halt to DR Congo violence

guardian.ng

Pope Francis on Sunday deplored a surge of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the victims of which he said included many Christians who had been killed for their faith. “Painful news continues to arrive of clashes and…

Saturday, Jun 15

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Congo: Sape and African traditions

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While sape is often associated with Western fashion, it maintains a strong connection to African traditions. The sapeurs aim to preserve these traditions at a time when many are at risk of disappearing.

Friday, Jun 14

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How two Utah school friends ended up facing death penalty in Congo

www.theguardian.com

Marcel Malanga and Tyler Thompson, both 21, met on the football field before getting swept up in an attempted coup

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Congo-Kinshasa: Dozens Killed in DRC Suspected Islamist Rebel Attack

allafrica.com

The attack in eastern Congo was blamed on Islamic State-linked rebels. It echoed a similar attack last week in the same province, where at least 80 people were killed.

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World News | Sudan Tops UN Envoy's Concerns About Children Caught in Conflicts, with Congo and Haiti Next

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The United Nations envoy charged with reporting on violations against children in conflicts around the world said that first and foremost she is worried about what's happening to…

Sudan tops UN envoy's concerns about children caught in conflicts, with Congo and Haiti next

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The United Nations envoy charged with reporting on violations against children in conflicts around the world said Thursday that first and foremost she is worried about what's happening to youngsters in war-torn Sudan, followed by Congo and…

Sudan tops UN envoy's concerns about children caught in conflicts, with Congo and Haiti next

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The United Nations envoy charged with reporting on violations against children in conflicts around the world says that first and foremost she is worried about what’s happening to youngsters in war-torn Sudan.

Sudan tops UN envoy's concerns about children caught in conflicts, with Congo and Haiti next

www.independent.co.uk

The United Nations envoy charged with reporting on violations against children in conflicts around the world says that first and foremost she is worried about what’s happening to youngsters in war-torn Sudan

Sudan tops UN envoy's concerns about children caught in conflicts, with Congo and Haiti next

www.clickondetroit.com

The United Nations envoy charged with reporting on violations against children in conflicts around the world says that first and foremost she is worried about what’s happening to youngsters in war-torn Sudan.