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Congo Faces Environmental Concerns Amid Oil Drilling Expansion

Explore the environmental and community impacts of oil drilling in Congo by Perenco.

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UN Peacekeepers Begin Withdrawal Amid Rising Violence In Congo

United Nations peacekeepers initiate phased withdrawal from eastern Congo amid rising violence, handing over first military base to national police in Sout...

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Burundian Troops Detained For Refusing Deployment To Congo

Burundian troops detained for refusing deployment to fight M23 rebels in Congo amid regional tensions. Tensions rise in Great Lakes region over support for...

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UN Peacekeepers Begin Pullout From War-torn East DR Congo

The United Nations on Wednesday kicked off the withdrawal of MONUSCO peacekeeping forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo by handing over a first UN base to national police, an AFP team saw.

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France says Rwanda must end support for M23 rebels in DR Congo

France has called on Rwanda to end all support for M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo and to pull its troops out of the country. This comes on the heels of demonstrations in the eastern city of Goma against both Rwanda and its Western allies.

Radio France Internationale

The United States tells Rwanda and Congo they must 'walk back from the brink of war'

The United States is telling Rwanda and Congo they “must walk back from the brink of war,” the sharpest warning yet of a looming conflict between the African neighbors

The Independent UK

France says Rwanda must 'end support' for M23 rebels in DR Congo

France on Tuesday called on Rwanda to end "all support" for M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo and to pull its troops out of the country. This comes on the heels of demonstrations in the eastern city of Goma against both Rwanda and its Western allies.

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Rwanda Defends Troop Presence Amid Congo Border Tensions

Rwanda defends its territory against threats as the U.S. calls for withdrawal of troops from Congo, amid escalating tensions in Africa's Great Lakes region.

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DRCongo Army Accuses Rwanda Of 'Drone Attack' After Airport Bombing

DR Congo's army on Saturday accused Rwanda of staging a "drone attack" at night that damaged civilian aircraft at the airport in the strategic eastern city of Goma.

International Business Times

Rwanda’s sacking of footballer adds to fears over UK’s ‘immoral’ asylum seekers plan

The suspension of a Congolese player for a gun gesture referring to conflict in DRC raises questions over government’s refugee policy

The Guardian - UK

Italian Judge: UN Staffers Exempt from Trial in Congo Deaths

An Italian judge has ruled that United Nations staffers cannot be tried over the deaths of civilians in Congo, highlighting the legal protection given to U...

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Sculpture of colonial officer’s ‘angry spirit’ returns to DRC as Dutch urge reckoning

Carved wooden figure at Venice Biennale aims to spark debate about colonial blindspots in the art world

The Guardian - UK

Congo Protesters Target Western Embassies, Burn Flags in Demonstration

In Congo, anti-government protestors express their discontent by burning US and Belgian flags and targeting Western embassies, reflecting rising tensions.

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Haller strike sends Ivory Coast to Africa Cup of Nations final

Sebastien Haller's goal sends Ivory Coast to Africa Cup of Nations final, facing Nigeria; DR Congo plays South Africa for third place.

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M23 Rebels Attack Eastern Congo, Fleeing Residents in Danger

This article highlights the ongoing attacks by rebel groups in eastern Congo and the resulting displacement of residents, exacerbating the humanitarian cri...

The Guardian - UK

Ivory Coast 1-0 DR Congo: Africa Cup of Nations, semi-finals – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Sébastien Haller scored a looping winner to send Ivory Coast through to the Afcon final against Nigeria, who earlier beat South Africa

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AFCON 2023: Why did Egypt officials sacrifice a cow at Africa Cup of Nations?

The Egyptian Football Association has sacrificed the animal ahead of the nation's forthcoming fixture against DR Congo on Sunday

Al Jazeera

DR Congo’s President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term amid disputes

The Congolese president made a landslide victory in December elections highly contested by opposition candidates.

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The Independent UK

UN sets December deadline for its peacekeepers in Congo to completely withdraw

The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo says it will complete its withdrawal from the Central African nation by the end of 2024

Radio France Internationale

DR Congo constitutional court upholds Tshisekedi election win

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Constitutional Court has confirmed Felix Tshisekedi's landslide re-election in December polls – paving the way for him to serve another five years as president of the mineral-rich country.

WEKU

Congo's president is declared winner of election that opposition wants redone

The results of the Dec. 20 election were announced amid calls from the opposition and civil society groups for the vote to be rerun due to logistical problems they said had undermined the balloting.

Radio France Internationale

President Tshisekedi declared winner of DRC elections as opposition cries foul

DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has won a second term in office with a landslide victory, according to provisional results announced on Sunday, in a vote opposition leaders have dismissed as a "sham".

France 24

DR Congo’s President Tshisekedi wins second term with 73% of the vote

Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country's election commission said Sunday. The preliminary results of the Dec. 20 election were announced in the capital, Kinshasa, amid demands from the opposition and some civil society groups for the vote to be rerun due…

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Burundian Troops Discreetly Enter Eastern Congo - UN Investigation Reveals

Surprise maneuvers on the horizon! Over 1,000 Burundian soldiers slyly infiltrate eastern Congo, raising eyebrows and security concerns. Find out more!

The Independent UK

Stigma against gay men could worsen Congo's biggest mpox outbreak, scientists warn

African scientists warn that discrimination against gay and bisexual men on the continent could make an mpox outbreak in Congo worse

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