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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Floating cities of logs: can the lungs of Africa' survive its exploitation?

Millions depend on the Congo River basin for livelihoods while facing dangerous river travel, corruption, and threats to biodiverse forests that trap massive carbon.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Bonobos transformed how we think about animal societies. Can we save the last of the hippy apes'?

Bonobos live on the Congo River's left bank; they have female-dominated, comparatively peaceful societies and face threats from poaching and deforestation.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
10 months ago

Congo boat fire: Death toll rises to 148, reports say DW 04/19/2025

A tragic boat fire in the Congo River resulted in at least 148 deaths, with many casualties among the 500 passengers onboard.
France news
fromeuronews
10 months ago

At least 50 dead after boat catches fire in DRC, officials say

A tragic boat fire in the DRC has resulted in at least 50 deaths and hundreds missing, highlighting safety issues in maritime transport.
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