Congo losses expose limit of South Africa's diplomatic ambitions
South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the ...
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Mineral exploitation overshadows green diplomacy in Congo’s Sangha region
Deep in the heart of a lush green forest, an excavator is hard at work, turning over the earth in search of gold. The surrounding landscape is devastated — centuries-old trees have been uprooted, and ...
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The fall of Goma heralds more bloodshed in eastern Congo
The scene is the result of the invasion of Goma on January 27th by M23, an armed group under the control of Rwanda, Congo’s neighbour, which abuts the city. Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s president, has ...
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DRC: Waterborne diseases threaten to compound escalating humanitarian crisis, warns the IRC
The Democratic Republic of  Congo (DRC) continues to face an escalating humanitarian crisis as conflict-driven displacement leaves millions without access to food, clean water, electricity, and basic ...
WHO cites reports saying 45 dead in Congo fighting, warns of disease risks
The World Health Organization said on Thursday that over 2,000 people have been wounded by fighting in and around Congo's ...
DR Congo’s president says country won’t be humiliated after rebels claim takeover
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has vowed “a vigorous and coordinated response” against a rebel ...
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DRC: MSF appeals for humanitarian access in Goma as casualties seek medical care
MSF teams are treating an influx of wounded people arriving at Kyeshero hospital in Goma, DRC, following the armed clashes ...