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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

Ten die in DR Congo large anti-UN demonstrations protest

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DR Congo

At least 10 people killed during protests against UN peacekeepers in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Seven of those killed were civilians, while the remainder were UN personnel. The area has recently seen an increase in violence, and locals accuse the UN of being ineffective. At least ten people were killed during protests against … 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

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

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DR Congo

Two children killed in school shelling in DR Congo buried among banana trees. Biruma caught in cross-fire between rebels and government forces. DRC accuses Rwanda of abetting the rebels, a charge that Rwanda denies. Germain, aged six, and Isaac, seven, died when a shell hit their village school in eastern DR congo on June 10. … Read more

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