Around 20 civilians killed in Congo attack, army and rebels trade blame
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – Around 20 civilians were killed in an attack in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, the army and M23 rebels said, accusing each other…
Congo rules out election re-run as observers flag irregularities
By Ange Kasongo KINSHASA (Reuters) -The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Thursday refused opposition calls for a re-run of disputed elections, as the main observer mission reported “numerous…
Death toll from Congo boat accident rises to 52
KINSHASA (Reuters) – The bodies of at least 52 people have been recovered from the Congo River after their boat capsized late last week, a provincial minister said on Monday, warning that…
At least 14 killed in church attack in eastern Congo, official says
BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -At least 14 people were killed in the eastern Congolese province of Ituri on Sunday, after militia attacked worshippers praying in a church, a local official…
Congo Man Facing Unlawful Imprisonment Charge in New York
ERIE COUNTY, NY – Erie County District Attorney, John J. Flynn, announced the arraignment of Kindu Z. Jeancy, 22, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On Saturday evening, before Cheektowaga…
Congo opposition spokesman shot dead months before election
KINSHASA (Reuters) -The spokesman for one of Democratic Republic of Congo’s main opposition parties was shot dead on Thursday, authorities said, raising tensions ahead of national elections in December. Video shared on…
Mass graves found in east Congo village after M23 rebel retreat, HRW says
(Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo’s M23 rebels allegedly executed scores of villagers and militia members between November and April and buried their bodies in mass graves, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said…
After fleeing conflict, displaced women face rape in east Congo
By Djaffar Sabiti GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – Four men with machetes were hard on their heels as a group of women raced through the dense forest surrounding east Congo’s…
Corpses pile up after nearly 200 killed in Congo floods
By Crispin Kyala BUSHUSHU, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -At least 176 people have died in flash floods in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a regional governor said on Friday, as heavy…
Head of regional force tackling east Congo violence resigns, Kenya denies
GOMA (Reuters) -The Kenyan commander of a regional force set up to tackle militia violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo said he had resigned due to obstruction and threats to his…
Dozens raped as migrant workers expelled from Angola to Congo
By Sonia Rolley KINSHASA (Reuters) – Congolese women and children have been raped and subjected to other abuses during a mass expulsion of migrant workers from Angola to Democratic Republic of Congo,…
Attack kills around 20 in eastern Congo; Islamic State claims responsibility
KINSHASA (Reuters) -Islamic State on Saturday claimed responsibility for an attack on a village in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that authorities said killed around 20 people. Islamic State claimed responsibility for…
East African regional leaders demand ceasefire in eastern Congo
By Clement Manirabarusha BUJUMBURA (Reuters) -East African regional leaders on Saturday renewed their call for an immediate ceasefire by all sides in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that pits…
As Pope Francis visits Congo, LGBT+ activists cheer for perceived ally
By Benoit Nyemba and Sonia Rolley KINSHASA (Reuters) – LGBT+ activists in Democratic Republic of Congo are celebrating the arrival of Pope Francis, whose recent push for the decriminalisation of same-sex relations has given…
U.N. condemns M23 rebel offensive on Congo town, hundreds flee
By Djaffar Al Katanty GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday condemned an offensive by M23 rebels in the east…
Suspected Islamists kill at least 5 people in east Congo church bomb attack
BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -At least five people were killed and 15 wounded in a suspected Islamist militant bomb attack during a Sunday service at a Protestant church in the…
IMF board approves $203 million disbursement to Democratic Republic of Congo
DAKAR (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund’s executive board has concluded a third programme review allowing for an immediate disbursement of about $203 million to Democratic Republic of Congo, it said on…
Congo seals Vodacom offices over tax dispute
KINSHASA (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo authorities have sealed the offices and seized the accounts of the local branch of South Africa’s Vodacom over a tax dispute, the company said in…
South Africa’s Shoprite to close operations in Democratic Republic of Congo
KINSAHA (Reuters) – South African retailer Shoprite will shut down its operations in Democratic Republic of Congo, it said in a statement seen by Reuters on Tuesday. The decision follows the closure…
IMF to disburse $200 million to Democratic Rep. of Congo under credit line
DAKAR (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday it would disburse $200 million to Democratic Republic of Congo for balance-of-payment support, pending executive board approval in December. The IMF…
Congo says it expelled Reuters journalist for alleged immigration breach
DAKAR (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo said that it expelled a French journalist working for Reuters because she was in breach of immigration rules. Sonia Rolley received a written summons on…
Two Foreign Nationals Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Seattle – A federal judge sentenced Herdade Lokua, 34, and Jospin Mujangi, 32, of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to prison for their roles in trafficking wildlife products from DRC to…
U.S. asks Congo to pull some oil blocks from auction to protect forests
KINSHASA (Reuters) – U.S. climate envoy John Kerry has asked Democratic Republic of Congo to withdraw some of the oil blocks it has put up for auction in order to protect forests,…
Top Congo presidential adviser resigns after allegedly requesting bribe on tape
KINSHASA (Reuters) – A top adviser to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s president Felix Tshisekedi has resigned after he was allegedly caught on tape negotiating a corrupt mineral deal, an allegation he…
Suspected Islamists kill 20 in east Congo village attacks
By Erikas Mwisi Kambale BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo – Suspected Islamist militants killed around 20 people in attacks on two villages in eastern Congo over the weekend, the army and a…
At least 15 killed as anti-U.N. protests flare in east Congo
By Djaffar Sabiti and Fiston Mahamba GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo -Three United Nations peacekeepers and at least 12 civilians were killed during a second day of anti-U.N. protests in eastern Democratic…
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