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Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Take Control of DRC's Goma
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have taken control of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, causing tens of thousands of people to flee. Goma lies on the border with Rwanda, at the nexus of trade routes for natural...
Bloomberg
M23 Rebels Claim Control of Goma in Congo
Rebel group M23, aligned with Rwanda, says it seized the key trading hub of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. M23 said all Congolese military personnel must hand over weapons to UN peacekeepers. Congo's government and army have...
Bloomberg
Ochieng: Trump Focus on Africa's Trade Rather Than Military Ties
Chad has foiled assault attempts on its Presidency while Islamist rebels have gone on a record killing spree in Congo. Beverly Ochieng, Control Risks's Senior Analyst for Francophone Africa spoke to Bloomberg's Chief Africa Correspondent...
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Remembering Jimmy Carter's efforts to fight the Guinea worm
In 1986, international health experts decided to eliminate the Guinea worm disease. The campaign was led by the Carter Center, founded by former President Jimmy Carter. (Scripps News)
Bloomberg
Why Is Congo Suing Apple?
The Democratic Republic of Congo filed lawsuits against Apple Inc. in France and Belgium accusing the company of using minerals "pillaged" from the African nation in its products. In a statement, Apple said it strongly disputes the...
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Mystery disease causing deaths in Congo identified as a severe malaria
Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have identified a previously unknown disease that killed more than 140 people as a severe form of malaria. (Scripps News)
Bloomberg
'Disease X' Outbreak Widens as UN Sends Health Team to Congo
More cases of a mysterious flu-like illness labeled "Disease X" were reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the World Health Organization has dispatched a rapid response team to help investigate. Bloomberg News' Janice Kew...
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Ivanhoe Mines Founder: Copper Market Weakness Is Temporary
Ivanhoe Mines Founder Robert Friedland says the tumble in copper prices is a momentary and that the world is facing a crisis of supply in copper, with not enough mines being built to satisfy future needs. He spoke to Bloomberg's Francine...
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Children carrying timber and pile of timber
Children carrying timber and pile of timber
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Children carrying timber and pile of timber
Children carrying timber and pile of timber
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A gorilla and its cub picking plants for food
A gorilla and its cub picking plants for food
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Handheld extreme close up of mosquitos on screen
Handheld extreme close up of mosquitos on screen
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'Congo' Premiere
Harry Hamlin at the 'Congo' Premiere at Paramount Lot in Hollywood, California on June 6, 1995. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)
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Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) grazing at night with Mongoose in background, Garamba, Congo
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) grazing at night with Mongoose in background, Garamba, Congo
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Extreme close up of mosquitos flying in front of bright light
Extreme close up of mosquitos flying in front of bright light
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'Congo' Premiere
Laura Linney at the 'Congo' Premiere at Paramount Lot in Hollywood, California on June 6, 1995. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)