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Thousands flee in eastern DR Congo as M23 rebels advance near Goma
Fighters reportedly surround strategic town of Sake, forcing thousands to flee closer to North Kivu’s capital.
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Congo election extends to second day
Voting in the Democratic Republic of Congo has unexpectedly been extended into a second day after delays in the delivery of supplies, malfunctioning equipment and reports of violence at some polls.
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DR Congo elections: Voters go to the polls on Wednesday
This Wednesday, millions of Congolese vote in one of the most anticipated elections of 2023.
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DR Congo elections: President criticised for unfulfilled promises
The president of the DRC has launched his re-election campaign. Some say he’s failed to deliver on promises made during his first term.
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DRC tensions: Heavy clashes between government and rebels
Military governor visits DRC front lines where army fights M23, allegedly backed by Rwanda, causing mass displacement.
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DRC humanitarian crises: UN security council discuss MONUSCO withdrawal
The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, known as MONUSCO, is one of the largest and longest running in the world.
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South Africa’s asylum backlog worsens the suffering of applicants
South Africa Home Affairs officials say the department is scaling up resources, staff & technical equipment to try to deal with the backlogs
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Mass funeral held in DR Congo for marchers killed in protests against UN peacekeepers
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has held a mass funeral for 57 people killed during a protest against the presence of UN peacekeepers.
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DRC peatlands at risk: Massive threat from oil exploration
Al Jazeera is reporting on the world's biggest tropical peatlands and the threats they may face from oil exploration
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Congo rainforest in peril: Logging endangers vital ecosystem
Logging has drastically impacted the country's forest cover.
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DRC rainforest at risk as government plans to sell rights to oil
DR Congo aims to use resources for poverty alleviation, risking the world's second largest rainforest.
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Dozens killed, six abducted in attack on Uganda school
Ugandan forces launch ‘hot pursuit’ as they blame the ISIL-linked Allied Democratic Forces for the deadly attack near DR
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Uganda school attack survivor speaks of ordeal
“They kept shooting at the windows, then set fire to our dormitory while we were inside.”
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DR Congo violence: One million people displaced in the last year
Rebel attacks in Eastern DRC pose safety challenges; at least 57 deaths, including many children, at a displaced camp.
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DR Congo floods: People struggle to recover after devastation
Volunteers in the eastern DR Congo are trying to clear debris after last week’s devastating floods and landslides.
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DR Congo floods: Survivors struggle to find basic supplies
More than 5,000 people are still missing in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Conflict in eastern DR Congo forces thousands of schools to close
Conflict in the DRC’s volatile eastern region has disrupted schooling for 750,000 young Congolese, according to UNICEF.
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Uganda deploys troops as part of regional force to DR Congo
Uganda has deployed more soldiers to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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DR Congo conflict continues to take heavy toll on civilians
Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes in eastern DR Congo after renewed attacks by the M23 armed group.
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DR Congo violence: More foreign troops arriving to fight M23
More foreign troops are arriving in Democratic Republic of Congo to help in the fight against the M23 armed group.
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Latest on DRC conflict with M23 explained in 60 seconds
Foreign troops have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help the government’s fight against the M23 rebels.
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Pope Francis decries resource exploitation in Africa on DRC visit
The pope condemned the 'economic colonialism' in Africa on first day of his trip to the continent.
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DR Congo: Pope Francis calls on fighters to lay down their arms
Pope Francis meets victims of war in DRC - condemning 'brutal atrocities' in the east of the country
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Protesters in DRC demand Pope Francis address sexual abuse
Local campaigners attempted to draw attention to sexual abuse by the clergy.