Tag: Democratic Republic of Congo
Independent Africa
2,900 soldiers from South Africa to be sent to Democratic Republic of Congo
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent 2,900 soldiers to help fight against armed rebel groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic...
Independent Africa
Opposition DR Congo demands demonstrations on inauguration day
Three leaders who are against the government in the Democratic Republic of Congo want everyone in the country to protest on Saturday. This is...
Independent Africa
Ministers banned from voting in Congo over violence and fraud
Three government leaders and four state leaders were not allowed to participate in the recent election in the Democratic Republic of Congo because they...
Independent Africa
DR Congo election: Felix Tshisekedi emerged victorious by overwhelming margins
President Félix Tshisekedi has been declared winner of the election in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has been condemned by some opposition candidates...
World
US ban on Ugandan prison officer due to LGBT mistreatment
The US has punished the leader of Uganda's prison system for allegedly allowing mistreatment and torture of LGBT+ people and government critics. Twenty people...
World
East African troops withdraw from Democratic Republic of Congo over criticism
Soldiers from East African countries went to Congo to fight against M23 rebels one year ago. The Congolese government does not think they have...
Independent Africa
Fourth-party contender from Democratic Republic of Congo supports former governor for president
Another person running for president in the Democratic Republic of Congo has decided to stop trying and instead help a different candidate, Moïse Katumbi,...
World
At least 50 people have died in DR Congo boat disaster
Officials in Equateur province in the Democratic Republic of Congo found an additional 10 bodies from a boat accident that occurred on Sunday. This...
World
One of Kenya’s soldiers killed in DR Congo mortar strike
A soldier from Kenya who was part of a group of soldiers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was killed when rebels unexpectedly attacked...
World
Kitshanga town in Democratic Republic of Congo recaptured by rebels
Fighting has started again in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fighting is between the government forces and rebels from...
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