Congo has been in the news recently due to ongoing conflicts between government forces and rebel groups in the mineral-rich eastern region, leading to a humanitarian crisis with widespread displacement of civilians. Additionally, the country has faced challenges such as reported measles outbreaks, political appointments, and concerns over environmental impacts from oil and gas drilling operations. President Felix Tshisekedi's re-election amid irregularities and the upcoming complete withdrawal of the UN peacekeeping mission by 2024 have also been significant developments.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Kinshasa, is a country located in Central Africa. It is the second-largest country in Africa by land area and is rich in natural resources, including minerals like cobalt, copper, and diamonds. The DRC has a tumultuous history marked by political instability, armed conflicts, and human rights abuses. It gained independence from Belgium in 1960 but has since experienced periods of dictatorship, civil wars, and foreign interventions. The country has a diverse population with over 200 ethnic groups, and its capital is Kinshasa. Despite its potential for economic growth, the DRC continues to face challenges related to governance, infrastructure, and social development.
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Military says coup was ‘nipped in the bud’ by the forces and the perpetrators were arrested, including foreigners.
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Exclusive: Vaccinations rise amid national campaign, but reported measles cases have increased by 40% since March
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Home Office Minister Chris Philp, who asked on BBC Question Time if 'Rwanda is a different country to Congo', says he was 'struggling' to hear an audience member
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Suminwa says she will work for peace and the development of the country, after being appointed by President Tshisekedi.
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UN warns of deteriorating situation as M23 rebels continue to make gains, displacing hundreds of thousands of civilians.
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Nigeria’s president has urged security agencies not to pay ransoms to rescue nearly 300 schoolchildren abducted from their school in the conflict-hit north a week ago
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Around 170 people were "executed" in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional public prosecutor said Sunday.
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Paramilitary forces in Sudan, particularly the Rapid Support Forces, have been accused of ethnic killings and rapes, potentially amounting to war crimes, amidst a conflict that has displaced millions and caused a large-scale humanitarian crisis.
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Congo is offering 30 oil and gas blocks for auction, despite concerns about environmental and health impacts from existing drilling operations.
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Armed groups clash with government forces in the DRC's mineral-rich eastern region, leading to a humanitarian crisis.
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A woman was killed after being hit by a double-decker bus outside Victoria station during rush hour.
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Rwandan authorities accused Burundi’s leader of making “incendiary allegations aimed at inciting division among Rwandans,” raising tensions that persist after Burundi closed all border crossings with Rwanda earlier this month
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Congo captain Chancel Mbemba subjected to racist abuse on social media after match against Morocco
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Félix Tshisekedi sworn in for a second term as president of the Democratic Republic of Congo amid widespread irregularities in the December general election.
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The UN peacekeeping mission in Congo will withdraw completely from the country by the end of 2024.
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Senegal's Supreme Court upholds defamation conviction, barring Ousmane Sonko from contesting presidential election.
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President Felix Tshisekedi wins re-election with over 70% of the vote.
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Burundi’s president has accused Rwanda of funding and training rebels behind an attack last week on the village of Gatumba, close to Burundi’s border with Congo, that killed at least 20 people.
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Flash floods and landslides in South Africa and Congo have caused multiple deaths and widespread destruction.
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured Wad Madani, Sudan's second-largest city, leading to mass displacement and casualties.