Two more Congo soldiers sentenced to death for desertion
In February, Congo lifted a 20-year moratorium on the death penalty for crimes such as desertion and treason
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Calm in DRC as humanitarian truce with M23 rebels takes effect
A two-week ceasefire between the DRC government and M23 rebels offers a glimmer of hope for peace in the war-torn eastern region.
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Militants kill 6 Chinese nationals, 2 Congolese soldiers in DR Congo
The attack occurred on Wednesday in Djugu territory, located in the gold-rich Ituri province
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25 DRC soldiers sentenced to death after fleeing M23 rebels
Human rights groups condemn the Democratic Republic of Congo’s execution of soldiers accused of fleeing M23 rebels.
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Deadlier Mpox strain ravages DRC, spreads fear of wider Africa
This variant is more contagious, deadlier, and impacting children and pregnant women.
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UN urges immediate action on Congo humanitarian crisis
Current response ‘insufficient’ to meet overwhelming needs, according to International Organization for Migration
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M23 captures DR Congo’s Kirumba, eyes major cities
The M23 rebel group, allegedly backed by Rwanda, captured the key town of Kirumba in DR Congo’s North Kivu province, threatening further advancement towards major cities.
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Presidents of DR Congo, Rwanda may soon meet to discuss peace
Angola has announced potential peace talks between the presidents of DR Congo and Rwanda as efforts to end the conflict in eastern DR Congo intensify.
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New, dangerous mpox strain spreads in DR Congo
Global health experts have identified it as the “most dangerous strain yet,” capable of causing severe illness and fatalities, especially among children
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UN peacekeeping mission closes main office in DRC’s Kivu
UN peacekeeping mission in DR Congo has begun withdrawing troops from the east, starting with the closure of its main office in South Kivu province.
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