Tag: Congo
Independent Africa
Images show flood wrecks havoc in DR Congo’s capital
Floods caused by Monday night's heavy rains in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, wrecked many homes and blocked off...
Independent Africa
Ukraine grain aid for Ethiopia arrives at port in Djibouti
In an effort to persuade the world that Kiev needs to be free so it can export grain to nations that depend on its...
Independent Africa
Kagame accuses Tshisekedi of using eastern DRC crisis to delay elections
The president of Rwanda Paul Kagame, has accused Felix Tshisekedi, the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, of using the unrest in...
History
All to know about sacred Antogo fishing ritual of Mali
Rituals are characteristic of most cultures. They are passed down from generation to generation. Different actions explain why some rituals are sacred while others...
Independent Africa
Kagame agreed to push for Congo rebel ceasefire – Kenyatta
Kenya's former leader, Uhuru Kenyatta, and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have agreed on the need for a ceasefire in the east of the Democratic...
Independent Africa
Congo designates swathes of its Atlantic waters protected areas
In a bid to sell its conservation credentials, Congo has designated Loango Bay, located on its Atlantic coast, and two other sites with globally...
Independent Africa
Kenya to spend $37 million on sending forces to Congo
Kenya's parliament has approved the deployment of nearly 1,000 troops for a new regional force in eastern Congo amid questions about the $37 million...
Independent Africa
Fally Ipupa offers condolences after tragic concert
Congolese singer Fally Ipupa has sent his condolences to the families of 11 people who died on Saturday during his concert in the largest...
Independent Africa
Ho Teke people of Republic of Congo became best known for their fetishes
The Teke people of the Republic of Congo were forced to cohabitate with the French in the 1800s. They returned to their own way...
Independent Africa
DR Congo climate meeting to make demands on richer nations
Environment ministers from dozens of countries are due to gather in the Democratic Republic of Congo for talks on tackling climate change.
The three-day meeting...
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