Topic: Congo
Overcrowded Riverboat Sinks In Western Congo, Leaves 22 Dead
A tragic riverboat accident in the western Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed the lives of at least 22 people, a local official reported on Wednesday.
A tragic riverboat accident in the western Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed the lives of at least 22 people, a local official reported on Wednesday.
Congo Military Court Sentences 37 Coup Plotters To Death
A military court in Kinshasa, the capital of DRC, tried 51 people, and the hearings were broadcast on national television.
A military court in Kinshasa, the capital of DRC, tried 51 people, and the hearings were broadcast on national television.
DR Congo Military Court Sentences 22 Soldiers To Death
A military court in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has sentenced 22 soldiers to death for "fleeing the enemy" while battling M23 rebels.
A military court in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has sentenced 22 soldiers to death for "fleeing the enemy" while battling M23 rebels.
Uganda Captures Bomb Expert Of Islamic State-Allied Rebel Group
The commander of an Islamic State-allied rebel group who is an expert in making improvised explosive devices, or bombs, has been arrested by the Ugandan military.
The commander of an Islamic State-allied rebel group who is an expert in making improvised explosive devices, or bombs, has been arrested by the Ugandan military.
25 People Killed In Militia Attack In Eastern Congo
The death toll from an attack on a village in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province by the CODECO group has risen to 25.
The death toll from an attack on a village in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province by the CODECO group has risen to 25.
Hundreds Dead As Congo River Basin Submerged By Generational Floods
The Congo River has risen to its highest level in more than 60 years, causing flooding throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Congo Republic that has killed more than 300 people over the past months, according to authorities.
The Congo River has risen to its highest level in more than 60 years, causing flooding throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Congo Republic that has killed more than 300 people over the past months, according to authorities.
Sporadic Violence Mar Congo Election Campaign, Threaten Vote
Two candidates for parliament in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's general election on December 20 were killed in separate events on Friday, as a rights group warned in a report released on Saturday that electoral violence risked undermining the vote
Two candidates for parliament in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's general election on December 20 were killed in separate events on Friday, as a rights group warned in a report released on Saturday that electoral violence risked undermining the vote
Stampede Kills 37 During Congo Army Recruitment Drive
Thirty-seven people were trampled to death in a stadium in the Republic of Congo's capital Brazzaville, officials said Tuesday, in one of the deeply poor country's worst tragedies in years.
Thirty-seven people were trampled to death in a stadium in the Republic of Congo's capital Brazzaville, officials said Tuesday, in one of the deeply poor country's worst tragedies in years.
DR Congo Top Opposition Holds Talks In South Africa Ahead Of Election
Democratic Republic of Congo's top opposition leaders arrived in South Africa to discuss cooperation before the upcoming DRC election.
Democratic Republic of Congo's top opposition leaders arrived in South Africa to discuss cooperation before the upcoming DRC election.
Sad! At Least 19 Killed In DR Congo Landslide
A landslide killed at least 19 people in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, residents and local officials in the region said. The disaster occurred in the late morning in the village of Bulwa, in North Kivu's Masisi territory.
A landslide killed at least 19 people in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, residents and local officials in the region said. The disaster occurred in the late morning in the village of Bulwa, in North Kivu's Masisi territory.
M23 Rebels Ready To Withdraw Despite Clash With Congo Troops
Congolese troops engaged m23 rebels on Tuesday outside bwiza which is 40km from Goma town. this comes as m23 spokesman kanyuka Lawrence announced that the group is ready to withdraw.
Congolese troops engaged m23 rebels on Tuesday outside bwiza which is 40km from Goma town. this comes as m23 spokesman kanyuka Lawrence announced that the group is ready to withdraw.
