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Democratic Republic of Congo

At least 78 dead after boat sinks in Congo's Lake Kivu, says governor

Around 23 dead bodies have been recovered and 40 people rescued following a boat accident on Lake Kivu.

03 October 2024, 18:58 IST

At least 78 dead after boat sinks in Congo's Lake Kivu, says governor

At least 78 dead after boat sinks in Congo's Lake Kivu, says governor

At least 78 dead after boat sinks in Congo's Lake Kivu, says governor

03 October 2024, 18:58 IST

DR Congo expects first delivery of mpox vaccine doses on September 5

Mpox typically causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions and can kill. There were 19,710 suspected cases of mpox reported since the start of the year in Congo by August 31.

04 September 2024, 09:18 IST

DR Congo expects first delivery of mpox vaccine doses on September 5

DR Congo expects first delivery of mpox vaccine doses on September 5

DR Congo expects first delivery of mpox vaccine doses on September 5

04 September 2024, 09:18 IST

129 killed in attempted prison break in DR Congo: Govt

Earlier, a prison official had said no prisoners had succeeded in escaping, adding that those who tried to escape had been killed. The government was investigating the incident.

03 September 2024, 05:00 IST

129 killed in attempted prison break in DR Congo: Govt

129 killed in attempted prison break in DR Congo: Govt

129 killed in attempted prison break in DR Congo: Govt

03 September 2024, 05:00 IST

New mpox strain is changing fast; African scientists are ‘working blindly’ to respond

A new strain of the Mpox, known as clade Ib, has the world's attention again after the WHO declared a new health emergency. The strain is a mutated version of clade I, a form of mpox spread by contact with infected animals that has been endemic in Congo for decades.

27 August 2024, 08:33 IST

New mpox strain is changing fast; African scientists are ‘working blindly’ to respond

New mpox strain is changing fast; African scientists are ‘working blindly’ to respond

New mpox strain is changing fast; African scientists are ‘working blindly’ to respond

27 August 2024, 08:33 IST

Over 20 killed by suspected Islamists in eastern Congo, local officials say

The attack took place on the village of Mayikengo in Lubero territory.

13 June 2024, 11:19 IST

Over 20 killed by suspected Islamists in eastern Congo, local officials say

Over 20 killed by suspected Islamists in eastern Congo, local officials say

Over 20 killed by suspected Islamists in eastern Congo, local officials say

13 June 2024, 11:19 IST

3 'CIA operatives' among 50 arrested in a failed coup in Congo

They were arrested following a shootout in the capital, Kinshasa on Sunday. A video showing two of them pleading for government forces' mercy has been doing rounds on the internet.

21 May 2024, 08:50 IST

3 'CIA operatives' among 50 arrested in a failed coup in Congo

3 'CIA operatives' among 50 arrested in a failed coup in Congo

3 'CIA operatives' among 50 arrested in a failed coup in Congo

21 May 2024, 08:50 IST

Explained | The foiled coup in Democratic Republic of Congo: Here's what to know

In the early hours of Sunday, a group of around 50 men armed in camouflage fatigues attacked the residences of the prime minister, the defence minister, and a senior politician tipped to become speaker of parliament, according to the army.

20 May 2024, 16:30 IST

Explained | The foiled coup in Democratic Republic of Congo: Here's what to know

Explained | The foiled coup in Democratic Republic of Congo: Here's what to know

Explained | The foiled coup in Democratic Republic of Congo: Here's what to know

20 May 2024, 16:30 IST

Death toll from strikes on eastern Congo camps rises to 18

Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States have said the attacks were launched from territory held by Rwandan troops and M23. Rwanda, which denies backing M23, has blamed militias loyal to Congo for the assault.

07 May 2024, 20:06 IST

Death toll from strikes on eastern Congo camps rises to 18

Death toll from strikes on eastern Congo camps rises to 18

Death toll from strikes on eastern Congo camps rises to 18

07 May 2024, 20:06 IST

Democratic Republic of Congo's President appoints country's first female prime minister

The authorities face a raft of challenges including a worsening conflict and humanitarian crisis in eastern regions and the management of Congo's considerable mineral wealth.

02 April 2024, 01:39 IST

Democratic Republic of Congo's President appoints country's first female prime minister

Democratic Republic of Congo's President appoints country's first female prime minister

Democratic Republic of Congo's President appoints country's first female prime minister

02 April 2024, 01:39 IST

At least 13 mourners killed in east Congo shooting

The shooting occurred in the village of Nyakova on the banks of Lake Albert in Congo's eastern Ituri province.

23 July 2023, 12:40 IST

At least 13 mourners killed in east Congo shooting

At least 13 mourners killed in east Congo shooting

At least 13 mourners killed in east Congo shooting

23 July 2023, 12:40 IST