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DR Congo army claims foiling attempted coup

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DR Congo army claims foiling attempted coup

The coup involved both Congolese and foreign fighters. The Japanese ambassador warned nationals not to leave the city. Despite the coup, life in Congo remains tense due to conflict, corruption, and poor governance. The Democratic Republic of Congo army announced that it has quelled an attempted coup against President Felix Tshikedi in the capital Kinshasa, … Read more

UN warns of ‘Catastrophe’ from floods in eastern DR Congo

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UN warns of 'Catastrophe' from floods in eastern DR Congo

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) reports severe flooding in Eastern DR Congo, affecting about half a million people. The crisis has led to widespread diseases, poor sanitation, and the risk of animal-borne diseases. Locals report sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and snakes in flooded areas, risking fatal attacks. On Wednesday, the UN World Food Programme … Read more

SA Withdraws UN Peacekeepers Over Misconduct in DR Congo

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SA Withdraws UN Peacekeepers Over Misconduct in DR Congo

South Africa recalls 8 soldiers accused of sexual misconduct in DR Congo. UN peacekeepers involved in “systematic widespread violation” of rules. Allegations include ignoring curfew and visiting a bar linked to transactional sex. South Africa’s military has instructed the return of eight soldiers, who stand accused of sexual misconduct in the Democratic Republic of Congo. … Read more

Israel: DR Congo to move embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

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Israel: DR Congo to move embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

Israel announces Congo to move its embassy to Jerusalem Congo and Israel to establish embassies in each other’s capitals Jerusalem is Israel’s eternal capital while most countries have embassies in Tel Aviv Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that the Democratic Republic of Congo will relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv … Read more

Million of people celebrates Kinshasa Mass in DR Congo

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Kinshasa Mass

Pope Francis visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday. About a million people attended his Mass in Kinshasa. He sent a forceful message of peace to those who were waging war in the nation. Pope Francis held one of his largest Masses in the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with … Read more

Kinshasa floods kill 169

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Kinshasa

Heavy rain and catastrophic flooding have battered the DRC. At least 169 people have died in Kinshasa. The flooding injured 30 individuals and destroyed 280 dwellings. Heavy rain and catastrophic flooding have battered the Democratic Republic of the Congo in recent days. At least 169 people have died in Kinshasa due to catastrophic rains, the … Read more

M23 rebels kill 29 civilians in DR Congo since mid-June: HRW

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M23

M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s east has executed 29. M23 captured the strategic town of Bunagana. The DRC has accused neighboring Rwanda of backing the M23. The M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s volatile east has summarily executed 29 civilians since mid-June in areas under their control, Human … Read more

One dead in attack on Chinese-owned firm in DR Congo

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DR Congo

Gunmen kill employee of Chinese-owned mining firm in eastern DR Congo. Assailants targeted two employees of Oriental Ressources Congo (ORC). The incident occurred in Mwenga area. Unidentified gunmen on Wednesday killed a local employee of a Chinese-owned mining firm in eastern DR Congo and wounded another, sources said. Details of the attack remain sketchy, but local civil-society … Read more

Fresh clashes in DR Congo as rebels dash ceasefire hopes

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DR Congo

Clashes between M23 rebels and Congolese army break out. Rebels say they are not bound by a ceasefire agreement. The M23 seized the city of Goma in 2012. Fresh clashes between M23 rebels and soldiers erupted in eastern DR Congo on Thursday, officials said, as the militia declared that it was not bound by a … Read more

DR Congo drug manufacturing plan sparks safety concerns

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Congo-Brazzaville is an impoverished nation roughly the size of Western Europe. Most products in the African country are imported. Government plan to require hospitals and NGOs to buy more locally produced drugs. Sitting at his desk overlooking a pharmaceutical factory floor on the outskirts of the Congo capital Kinshasa, Joss Ilunga Dijimba, 52, cracked a … Read more

Catholic bishops urge world to bring peace to DR Congo

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DR Congo
  • Congolese Catholic Church calls on international community to help build peace in conflict-torn eastern DR Congo.
  • During a visit by Pope Francis, the Vatican’s second most senior official presided over a mass at the Congolese parliament in Kinshasa for Francis.
  • The pope cancelled a scheduled visit to the DRC due to knee pain.

 

The Congolese Catholic Church called on the international community to help build peace in conflict-torn eastern DR Congo on Sunday, During a visit by Pope Francis.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s second most senior official, presided over a mass at the Congolese parliament in Kinshasa for Francis after the pope cancelled a scheduled visit due to knee pain.

Marcel Utembi, president of the Congolese national bishops’ conference, urged the international community to “participate with honesty in promoting peace and reconciliation” in areas of eastern DRC plagued by armed groups.

A video message from Pope Francis, released by the Vatican on Saturday, was played on a giant screen at the start of the mass, attended by the Congolese prime minister, bishops and thousands of worshippers.

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DR Congo inters Lumumba remains after nationwide pilgrimage

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Lumumba

Remains of Patrice Lumumba are interred in a mausoleum in Kinshasa. A single gold-crowned tooth, is all that remains of the young nationalist. He was murdered in January 1961. The scant remains of DR Congo’s fiery independence hero Patrice Lumumba were interred on Thursday after a nine-day homage that stirred traumatic memories and national pride. … Read more

Children among 13 killed in DR Congo unrest this week: UN

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DR Congo

Fighting between army and M23 rebels intensifies in eastern DRC. 13 civilians killed in fighting between June 19 and June 21. Fighting has forced thousands to flee their homes in DR Congo. At least 13 civilians, including four children, were killed in fresh clashes in eastern DR Congo this week, the UN said, amid increased … Read more

Remains of independence hero Lumumba arrive in his DR Congo home

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Lumumba

Coffin of slain Congolese hero Patrice Lumumba returned to his home region. Belgium handed over the politician’s remains for a nine-day trip. He was assassinated in 1961. The coffin of slain Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba returned to his home region on Wednesday for an emotionally charged tour and burial, more than six decades after … Read more

DR Congo soldier killed in gunfire on Rwandan border

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DR Congo soldier

A DR Congo soldier killed in an exchange of fire with Rwandan soldiers. The incident happened at a frontier post in city of Goma. Rwanda says two of its soldiers were wounded. A DR Congo soldier was killed in an exchange of fire with Rwandan soldiers at a border checkpoint on Friday in the country’s … Read more

‘We live in fear’: Shelled DR Congo village on rebel frontline

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DR Congo

Two children killed in school shelling in Democratic Republic of Congo were buried among banana trees. Biruma, a village in North Kivu province, caught in cross-fire between rebels and government forces. The DRC accuses Rwanda of abetting the rebels, a charge that Rwanda denies. The fighting has worsened relations between the DRC and Rwanda. Villagers … Read more

DR Congo rebels seize trading hub on Ugandan border

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DR Congo

Rebels from the M23 rebel group in DR Congo overrun Bunagana trading hub. The town is “under enemy control,” according to a Congolese officer. Thousands of people have fled into Uganda and the DRC territory. A rebel group in eastern DR Congo that the government accuses of receiving support from Rwanda has overrun a trading … Read more

UN urges ‘immediate’ halt to clashes in eastern DR Congo

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Congo

Tensions between the DRC and Rwanda flared anew last month amid violent clashes. The two African countries have accused each other of supporting armed groups. Dujarric said the UN “fully supports” the efforts of the African Union. DR CONGO: The United Nations on Saturday urged all parties in the recent troubles between Kinshasa and Kigali … Read more

Five Chinese kidnapped from DR Congo gold mine freed

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Chinese

Five Chinese nationals kidnapped in late November while working at a gold mine. November 20 to 21, gunmen killed a police officer and kidnapped five Chinese. A number of Chinese companies are mining for gold in South Kivu province. Five Chinese nationals kidnapped in late November while working at a gold mine in the Democratic … Read more

Belgian king returns mask, during his visit to DR Congo

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Dr Congo

Belgium’s King Philippe returned a traditional mask to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Many people are still upset by the kingdom’s reluctance to apologize for decades of ruthless control. He returned the item, a Suku initiation mask, to the DRC’s national museum on an “indefinite loan” basis. On his first visit to the former … Read more

Rebel raid has killed over 18 civilians, in eastern DR Congo

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In eastern DR Congo

ADF killed around 1,300 people, between January 2021 and January 2022. Suspected militias massacred at least 18 people in a hamlet attack in eastern DRC on Sunday night. While fighting with the M23 rebel group restarted in a neighbouring province. Read More: At least 20 dead in new DR Congo massacre Read More: Trial opens … Read more

At least 20 dead in new DR Congo massacre

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DR Congo

The attack occurred overnight in the village of Bwanasura in Irumu territory. Volunteers from the Red Cross in Irumu, “counted 36 bodies”: David Beiza. “Ituri and North Kivu have been under a “state of siege” since May last year. At least 20 people were killed in a new massacre in the Democratic Republic of the … Read more

Trial opens for DR Congo leader’s ‘Mr Security’

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DR Congo

Felix Tshisekedi was charged with plotting against the head of state. six co-accused including military and police officers. The trial is being heard in a large tent set up in the Makala prison. A former key security adviser to DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi was charged with plotting against the head of state on Friday. … Read more

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