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Modern plunderers': Lobito Corridor plans bring fear, hesitation in DRC

The Lobito Corridor project has potential to either benefit regional trade or exacerbate resource extraction issues in the DRC.
#public-health

What was 'Disease X' and what can we learn from it?

The outbreak in Congo revealed the necessity of strengthening primary health-care systems to respond effectively to health crises.

Mystery Disease X outbreak in Congo kills more children

A mystery illness in DRC has infected over 400 and killed dozens of children, with causes still unclear.

How worried should we be about Disease X?

Disease X is a mysterious illness in the DRC with over 400 cases and 31 deaths, raising international health concerns.

UN Deploys Investigators as Mysterious "Disease X" Continues to Spread

International health officials are in DRC to combat Disease X, a mysterious respiratory disease affecting mainly children, amid fears of further spread.

Congo says mystery disease behind dozens of deaths of women and children finally identified as severe malaria

The mysterious flu-like disease in the DRC has been identified as severe malaria complicated by malnutrition, primarily affecting women and children.

Mpox Is Spreading in Congo's Capital, Threatening Global Efforts to Contain the Virus

Mpox is spreading rapidly in Kinshasa and surrounding areas, posing significant public health risks in overcrowded communities.

What was 'Disease X' and what can we learn from it?

The outbreak in Congo revealed the necessity of strengthening primary health-care systems to respond effectively to health crises.

Mystery Disease X outbreak in Congo kills more children

A mystery illness in DRC has infected over 400 and killed dozens of children, with causes still unclear.

How worried should we be about Disease X?

Disease X is a mysterious illness in the DRC with over 400 cases and 31 deaths, raising international health concerns.

UN Deploys Investigators as Mysterious "Disease X" Continues to Spread

International health officials are in DRC to combat Disease X, a mysterious respiratory disease affecting mainly children, amid fears of further spread.

Congo says mystery disease behind dozens of deaths of women and children finally identified as severe malaria

The mysterious flu-like disease in the DRC has been identified as severe malaria complicated by malnutrition, primarily affecting women and children.

Mpox Is Spreading in Congo's Capital, Threatening Global Efforts to Contain the Virus

Mpox is spreading rapidly in Kinshasa and surrounding areas, posing significant public health risks in overcrowded communities.
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Dozens dead after ferry capsizes in DR Congo: Official

Tragic ferry accident in DRC leads to at least 38 deaths and over 100 missing, highlighting ongoing transportation safety issues.

At least 25 people dead after boat capsizes in DR Congo

River transport in DRC is perilous due to overcrowding and poor infrastructure, resulting in repeated tragedies.
#apple

Apple accused of using conflict minerals

DR Congo accuses Apple of using conflict minerals that fuel violence and human rights abuses, prompting legal action in Europe.

Apple under fire for using conflict minerals in its supply chain

The Democratic Republic of Congo is holding Apple accountable for conflict minerals, focusing on the humanitarian impact and need for corporate responsibility in supply chains.

Blood in the iPhones? Apple faces criminal charges

Apple is being sued for its role in financing a supply chain that relies on conflict minerals tied to human suffering and slavery.

Apple accused of using conflict minerals

DR Congo accuses Apple of using conflict minerals that fuel violence and human rights abuses, prompting legal action in Europe.

Apple under fire for using conflict minerals in its supply chain

The Democratic Republic of Congo is holding Apple accountable for conflict minerals, focusing on the humanitarian impact and need for corporate responsibility in supply chains.

Blood in the iPhones? Apple faces criminal charges

Apple is being sued for its role in financing a supply chain that relies on conflict minerals tied to human suffering and slavery.
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Foreign fighters defend DR Congo from M23 rebels DW 12/11/2024

Colonel Romuald leads a private security team in DRC to combat rebel forces, highlighting the complex dynamics of international military involvement.

Health officials grapple with deadly mystery 'Disease X' in Congo

The mysterious disease, dubbed "Disease X," is impacting the Democratic Republic of Congo with a high mortality rate, particularly among children and malnourished individuals.
#mpox

Why Mpox Vaccines Aren't Flowing to Africans in Desperate Need

Congo lacks mpox vaccines despite manufacturer availability due to WHO regulatory delays.
High-income nations can bypass WHO processes, unlike Congo and similar countries.

First doses of mpox vaccines arrive at the heart of Africa's outbreak. What took so long?

The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a major mpox outbreak with delayed vaccine deliveries complicating the response to protect children and others at risk.

WHO declares 2024 mpox surge is 'a public health emergency of international concern'

Mpox has been declared a public health emergency by WHO and cases are surging in Congo and surrounding regions, highlighting surveillance system weaknesses.

Sex, a Hex and a Sick Child Offer Clues to an Epidemic's Birth

A 5-year-old boy's mysterious illness led doctors in Congo to consider mpox after ruling out various common diseases, emphasizing challenges in diagnosing rare conditions.

The urgent fight against mpox in Congo's refugee camps DW 08/26/2024

Urgent efforts are underway in DRC to combat the mpox outbreak, especially among children under ten. Treatment is currently symptomatic.

Mpox, an emergency for children

Mpox poses a severe threat to children in the DRC, with 80% of fatalities occurring in those under 15 years old.

Why Mpox Vaccines Aren't Flowing to Africans in Desperate Need

Congo lacks mpox vaccines despite manufacturer availability due to WHO regulatory delays.
High-income nations can bypass WHO processes, unlike Congo and similar countries.

First doses of mpox vaccines arrive at the heart of Africa's outbreak. What took so long?

The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a major mpox outbreak with delayed vaccine deliveries complicating the response to protect children and others at risk.

WHO declares 2024 mpox surge is 'a public health emergency of international concern'

Mpox has been declared a public health emergency by WHO and cases are surging in Congo and surrounding regions, highlighting surveillance system weaknesses.

Sex, a Hex and a Sick Child Offer Clues to an Epidemic's Birth

A 5-year-old boy's mysterious illness led doctors in Congo to consider mpox after ruling out various common diseases, emphasizing challenges in diagnosing rare conditions.

The urgent fight against mpox in Congo's refugee camps DW 08/26/2024

Urgent efforts are underway in DRC to combat the mpox outbreak, especially among children under ten. Treatment is currently symptomatic.

Mpox, an emergency for children

Mpox poses a severe threat to children in the DRC, with 80% of fatalities occurring in those under 15 years old.
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#sexual-violence

Opinion | Sexual Violence in War Is Not Inevitable

Sexual violence in conflict remains a disturbing reality, with increasing cases that need urgent dialogue and intervention.

Sexual Assault in the DRC report

Women in DRC face extreme dangers, including rape, while searching for firewood, highlighting the urgent need for safety and resources.

Why this country is seeing a 'staggering' increase in the number of rapes

The search for firewood in DRC exposes women to rampant sexual violence and societal stigma.
Documented rapes in eastern DRC surged to nearly 90,000 in 2023, highlighting a critical crisis.

Opinion | Sexual Violence in War Is Not Inevitable

Sexual violence in conflict remains a disturbing reality, with increasing cases that need urgent dialogue and intervention.

Sexual Assault in the DRC report

Women in DRC face extreme dangers, including rape, while searching for firewood, highlighting the urgent need for safety and resources.

Why this country is seeing a 'staggering' increase in the number of rapes

The search for firewood in DRC exposes women to rampant sexual violence and societal stigma.
Documented rapes in eastern DRC surged to nearly 90,000 in 2023, highlighting a critical crisis.
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50 years on, D.R. Congo commemorates boxing's 'Rumble in the Jungle'

The 'Rumble in the Jungle' inspired generations in Congo, highlighting the significant cultural impact of Ali's victory.

DR Congo: Dozens dead after Lake Kivu boat capsizes DW 10/03/2024

A boat capsized in Lake Kivu, leading to significant loss of life among the more than 200 passengers on board.
#conflict

Congo: Displaced people caught between conflict and crisis DW 09/26/2024

Internally displaced individuals in the DRC face dangerous choices between overcrowded camps and returning to unsafe home villages due to worsening living conditions.

France urges Rwanda to end all support' to M23 rebels, pull troops out of DR Congo

France calls on Rwanda to end support for M23 rebels in DRC and withdraw troops
M23 rebels have recently intensified fighting in North Kivu province, causing concern

Congo: Displaced people caught between conflict and crisis DW 09/26/2024

Internally displaced individuals in the DRC face dangerous choices between overcrowded camps and returning to unsafe home villages due to worsening living conditions.

France urges Rwanda to end all support' to M23 rebels, pull troops out of DR Congo

France calls on Rwanda to end support for M23 rebels in DRC and withdraw troops
M23 rebels have recently intensified fighting in North Kivu province, causing concern
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#american-citizens

Families of Americans ensnared in DRC coup plot assert their innocence

The family of a Utah student fears potential execution for him and two other Americans sentenced in the DRC amid government actions against perceived scapegoats.

Three Americans Sentenced to Death for Failed Congo Coup

Three American citizens received death sentences in connection with a coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo, raising questions about their involvement and geopolitical implications.

Families of Americans ensnared in DRC coup plot assert their innocence

The family of a Utah student fears potential execution for him and two other Americans sentenced in the DRC amid government actions against perceived scapegoats.

Three Americans Sentenced to Death for Failed Congo Coup

Three American citizens received death sentences in connection with a coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo, raising questions about their involvement and geopolitical implications.
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#jailbreak-attempt

Gunfire, gang rapes and missing inmates: Inside a deadly DRC jailbreak

The disastrous conditions in Makala prison exacerbated a deadly escape attempt, resulting in significant loss of life and human rights violations.

At Least 129 People Die in Jailbreak at Congo's Largest Prison

129 people died during a jailbreak attempt in Congo's overcrowded Makala prison, highlighting severe humanitarian issues and prison conditions.

Gunfire, gang rapes and missing inmates: Inside a deadly DRC jailbreak

The disastrous conditions in Makala prison exacerbated a deadly escape attempt, resulting in significant loss of life and human rights violations.

At Least 129 People Die in Jailbreak at Congo's Largest Prison

129 people died during a jailbreak attempt in Congo's overcrowded Makala prison, highlighting severe humanitarian issues and prison conditions.
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#mpox-outbreak

Why the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worrying disease docs

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a severe outbreak of a deadlier strain of monkeypox, posing a global threat.
The current outbreak is a triple threat due to record numbers of cases, a highly lethal virus strain, and new modes of transmission.

Congo gets first desperately needed mpox vaccines, but vaccination campaign faces huge challenges

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing significant challenges in combating a growing mpox outbreak despite receiving initial vaccine shipments.

DRC is seeing its worst mpox outbreak but has no vaccines or treatments yet. Why?

No vaccines or treatments currently available in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the mpox outbreak.

Why the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worrying disease docs

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a severe outbreak of a deadlier strain of monkeypox, posing a global threat.
The current outbreak is a triple threat due to record numbers of cases, a highly lethal virus strain, and new modes of transmission.

Congo gets first desperately needed mpox vaccines, but vaccination campaign faces huge challenges

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing significant challenges in combating a growing mpox outbreak despite receiving initial vaccine shipments.

DRC is seeing its worst mpox outbreak but has no vaccines or treatments yet. Why?

No vaccines or treatments currently available in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the mpox outbreak.
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#makala-prison

The anteroom to hell': Over 120 killed and 59 injured in attempted escape from DRC's largest prison

The attempted jailbreak at Makala prison resulted in significant casualties, emphasizing the dire conditions and overcrowding issues within the DRC prison system.

DR Congo: 129 killed in attempted prison break DW 09/03/2024

The attempted jailbreak at Makala prison resulted in over 129 deaths due to a stampede and gunfire amidst chaotic conditions.

The anteroom to hell': Over 120 killed and 59 injured in attempted escape from DRC's largest prison

The attempted jailbreak at Makala prison resulted in significant casualties, emphasizing the dire conditions and overcrowding issues within the DRC prison system.

DR Congo: 129 killed in attempted prison break DW 09/03/2024

The attempted jailbreak at Makala prison resulted in over 129 deaths due to a stampede and gunfire amidst chaotic conditions.
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Minister's DR Congo and Rwanda question raises eyebrows

Minister Chris Philp's response to an audience member's question about Rwanda and the UK's asylum policy raised concerns

parabolic balconies sprout from sanjay puri's 'forest' workplace in central africa

The Forest is a vertical tower designed by Sanjay Puri Architects in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The building's design draws inspiration from the dense canopy of an African forest.

New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet'

The new strain of mpox virus in DR Congo is causing concern due to its rapid spread, severity, and potential for cross-border transmission.
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