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1 month ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Will Qatar's mediation role bring peace to eastern DR Congo? DW 03/20/2025

Qatar is mediating peace talks to resolve the conflict between M23 rebels and the Congolese army with a focus on establishing a ceasefire.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago
US news

DR Congo, Rwanda agree to draft peace deal by May 2

Rwanda and DRC commit to drafting a peace deal and respect each other's sovereignty amid longstanding conflict.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Will Qatar's mediation role bring peace to eastern DR Congo? DW 03/20/2025

Qatar is mediating peace talks to resolve the conflict between M23 rebels and the Congolese army with a focus on establishing a ceasefire.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago
US news

DR Congo, Rwanda agree to draft peace deal by May 2

Rwanda and DRC commit to drafting a peace deal and respect each other's sovereignty amid longstanding conflict.
more#conflict-resolution
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago
US news

DR Congo spares three convicted US coup accomplices of capital punishment

US citizens' death sentences in DRC commuted to life imprisonment after failed coup attempt.
#m23-rebels
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

DRC leader calls for military recruits as Rwandan-backed rebels advance

The M23 rebels have gained ground in eastern DRC, prompting urgent calls for military action from Congolese leadership.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

At least 17 people killed as fighting in DR Congo's Goma intensifies

M23 rebels control Goma, severely impacting Congolese military efforts.
Conflict in eastern DRC escalates with casualties and military struggles.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Residents flee Goma as M23 rebels enter DRC's largest eastern city

M23 rebels have intensified their control in Goma, leading to increased regional instability despite international calls for de-escalation.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

DR Congo: Guterres urges dialogue as M23 rebels enter Bukavu DW 02/16/2025

M23 rebels entered Bukavu, leading to fear and chaos as locals fled, prompting calls for calm and discussions about regional stability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

DRC leader calls for military recruits as Rwandan-backed rebels advance

The M23 rebels have gained ground in eastern DRC, prompting urgent calls for military action from Congolese leadership.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

At least 17 people killed as fighting in DR Congo's Goma intensifies

M23 rebels control Goma, severely impacting Congolese military efforts.
Conflict in eastern DRC escalates with casualties and military struggles.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Residents flee Goma as M23 rebels enter DRC's largest eastern city

M23 rebels have intensified their control in Goma, leading to increased regional instability despite international calls for de-escalation.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

DR Congo: Guterres urges dialogue as M23 rebels enter Bukavu DW 02/16/2025

M23 rebels entered Bukavu, leading to fear and chaos as locals fled, prompting calls for calm and discussions about regional stability.
more#m23-rebels
#health-crisis
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
2 months ago

A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC

A mysterious disease with Ebola-like symptoms has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, causing numerous infections and deaths.
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Why the Mysterious 'Disease X' Outbreak Is So Hard to Investigate

The DRC is grappling with a mysterious illness causing high mortality among children in a remote health zone, jeopardizing emergency response capabilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Health

Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say

An unidentified disease in the DRC has killed 143 people, with flu-like symptoms reported among the infected.
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
2 months ago

A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC

A mysterious disease with Ebola-like symptoms has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, causing numerous infections and deaths.
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Why the Mysterious 'Disease X' Outbreak Is So Hard to Investigate

The DRC is grappling with a mysterious illness causing high mortality among children in a remote health zone, jeopardizing emergency response capabilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Health

Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say

An unidentified disease in the DRC has killed 143 people, with flu-like symptoms reported among the infected.
more#health-crisis
#rwanda
World politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

As Rwanda-Backed Insurgents Wage War in Congo, Western Nations Stay Silent

The M23 insurgents' advance in eastern Congo is causing mass panic and human rights violations, with thousands displaced.
Western nations are complicit in the violence due to their demand for Congo's minerals and ties with Rwanda.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Lammy tells Rwanda it is putting $1bn in aid under threat' in DRC invasion

Rwanda's military actions threaten over $1 billion in global aid support, eliciting a stern warning from the UK foreign secretary.
World politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

As Rwanda-Backed Insurgents Wage War in Congo, Western Nations Stay Silent

The M23 insurgents' advance in eastern Congo is causing mass panic and human rights violations, with thousands displaced.
Western nations are complicit in the violence due to their demand for Congo's minerals and ties with Rwanda.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Lammy tells Rwanda it is putting $1bn in aid under threat' in DRC invasion

Rwanda's military actions threaten over $1 billion in global aid support, eliciting a stern warning from the UK foreign secretary.
more#rwanda
#m23
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rwandan and Congolese leaders join summit on eastern DRC conflict

Ceasefire urged at summit over ongoing DRC violence driven by the M23 group.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Displaced people face uncertain future after fleeing Goma

The takeover of Goma by M23 has forced over 100,000 displaced people from Kanyaruchinya camp to flee, facing uncertainty as they return home.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rwandan and Congolese leaders join summit on eastern DRC conflict

Ceasefire urged at summit over ongoing DRC violence driven by the M23 group.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Displaced people face uncertain future after fleeing Goma

The takeover of Goma by M23 has forced over 100,000 displaced people from Kanyaruchinya camp to flee, facing uncertainty as they return home.
more#m23
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pressure grows on EU to freeze minerals deal with Rwanda over DRC fighting

The EU is urged to suspend a minerals deal with Rwanda due to its role in escalating conflict in the DRC.
Pressure is rising for the EU to reassess agreements with Rwanda amid humanitarian concerns.
#public-health
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Health

Congo mystery disease: Symptoms, WHO response, and what we know about the deadly illness spreading in the DRC

The mystery illness in DRC has killed many and remains unidentified, posing significant public health challenges.
fromwww.nature.com
8 months ago
Coronavirus

How Deadly is Mpox, What Vaccines are Effective, And Other Questions Answered

Clade 1b of mpox is spreading through human contact, raising urgent public health concerns in Africa.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Medicine

DRC health ministry says mystery disease is severe' form of malaria

Severe malaria with respiratory symptoms has been identified in DRC, exacerbated by malnutrition and food insecurity.
Malaria remains a significant health challenge in DRC, with substantial mortality linked to social determinants like malnutrition.
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Democratic Republic of the Congo begins vaccinating against mpox: It is a lifesaver'

The mpox vaccination campaign is crucial for protecting vulnerable populations in the DRC, particularly health workers and others at high risk of exposure.
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago
Coronavirus

Congo 'working blindly' in attempts to control Mpox outbreak DW 08/28/2024

Low testing rates in DRC hinder effective response to the Mpox outbreak, with significant underreporting complicating efforts to control its spread.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Health

Congo mystery disease: Symptoms, WHO response, and what we know about the deadly illness spreading in the DRC

The mystery illness in DRC has killed many and remains unidentified, posing significant public health challenges.
fromwww.nature.com
8 months ago
Coronavirus

How Deadly is Mpox, What Vaccines are Effective, And Other Questions Answered

Clade 1b of mpox is spreading through human contact, raising urgent public health concerns in Africa.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Medicine

DRC health ministry says mystery disease is severe' form of malaria

Severe malaria with respiratory symptoms has been identified in DRC, exacerbated by malnutrition and food insecurity.
Malaria remains a significant health challenge in DRC, with substantial mortality linked to social determinants like malnutrition.
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Democratic Republic of the Congo begins vaccinating against mpox: It is a lifesaver'

The mpox vaccination campaign is crucial for protecting vulnerable populations in the DRC, particularly health workers and others at high risk of exposure.
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago
Coronavirus

Congo 'working blindly' in attempts to control Mpox outbreak DW 08/28/2024

Low testing rates in DRC hinder effective response to the Mpox outbreak, with significant underreporting complicating efforts to control its spread.
more#public-health
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Briton and Americans among 37 given death sentence over DRC coup attempt

A coup attempt in the DRC resulted in 37 death sentences, revealing deep political tensions and the complexities of international involvement.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

More than 100 killed in attempt to escape DRC's largest prison

129 people died during a prison escape attempt in Kinshasa, highlighting severe overcrowding and chaotic conditions at Makala prison.
#mpox-outbreak
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
8 months ago

New mpox outbreak raises alarm; WHO considers declaring international emergency

A deadly outbreak of mpox, different from the previous one, is spreading rapidly in the DRC and neighboring countries, raising global health concerns.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
8 months ago
Coronavirus

Mpox is a Global Public Health Emergency. What Does That Mean?

The mpox outbreak in the DRC has been declared a public health emergency, requiring urgent international efforts to control its spread.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
8 months ago

New mpox outbreak raises alarm; WHO considers declaring international emergency

A deadly outbreak of mpox, different from the previous one, is spreading rapidly in the DRC and neighboring countries, raising global health concerns.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
8 months ago
Coronavirus

Mpox is a Global Public Health Emergency. What Does That Mean?

The mpox outbreak in the DRC has been declared a public health emergency, requiring urgent international efforts to control its spread.
more#mpox-outbreak
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