Unraveling the mysteries of the world’s most critical rainforest
For decades, the Congo Basin was largely invisible to climate science. Now, a new generation of Central African researchers ...
A boat capsizes in Congo and 25 are dead, many of them soccer players
KINSHASA, Congo -- A boat has capsized in southwestern Congo and killed 25 people, many of them soccer players, authorities ...
The Boston Globe17d
It’s been a month since rebels seized an eastern Congo city. Goma residents say they are struggling.
GOMA, Congo — Rwanda-backed rebels captured a key eastern Congo city a month ago Friday. Residents in Goma, which was once a critical trade and humanitarian hub, say they are struggling on ...
KSTP-TV17d
Willow River woman avoids jail time for nearly hitting kids getting off school bus
A 29-year-old woman will not serve jail time after nearly hitting two kids who were getting off a school bus in Willow River in December 2023. Brianna Constance Johnson, of Willow River ...
AOL17d
Congo and rebels trade blame for deadly blasts at rally
(Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's government and Rwandan-backed M23 rebels traded blame on Friday for explosions at a rally in the rebel-held eastern city of Bukavu that killed 13 people ...
Fides17d
AFRICA/DR CONGO - There are three versions of today's attack in Bukavu
The second version reports that the meeting organized by Corneille Nangaa, coordinator of the AFC (Alliance of the Congo River, the political wing of the M23), ended tragically when a violent ...
Euronews18d
Explosions rock meeting of M23 rebel leaders in DR Congo
They included Corneille Nangaa, who runs the Congo River Alliance (AFC), of which M23 is a member. Eastern DRC, an area rich in valuable minerals, has suffered decades of fighting. Over the last ...
The Durango Herald18d
At least 11 dead and scores injured in Congo after blasts at M23 rebel leaders' rally, rebels say
The author of the attack is among the victims,” Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Congo River Alliance (AFC), which includes the M23, told reporters. “There are 65 injured, six of whom are ...
WNYT NewsChannel 1318d
Dozens reportedly injured after explosions rock a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders in Congo
Among the rebel leaders present was Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Congo River Alliance (AFC), which includes the M23. The leaders, including Nangaa, were leaving the podium when two blasts ...
Time18d
What We Know So Far About the Mystery Illnesses Killing Dozens in Congo
KINSHASA — Unidentified illnesses in northwestern Congo have killed more than 50 people over the past five weeks, nearly half of them within hours after they felt sick. The outbreaks in two ...
abc2718d
Mystery illnesses claim over 50 lives in Congo: What we know
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Unidentified illnesses in northwestern Congo have killed more than 50 people over the past five weeks, nearly half of them within hours after they felt sick.
The Straits Times18d
Rwanda sanctions will undermine push for Congo peace talks, proscribed minister says
NAIROBI - International sanctions against Rwanda will reduce the incentive for Kinshasa to engage in peace talks with M23 rebels who have made lightning advances in eastern Congo this year ...