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Concern as mystery illness detected in two distant villages in Congo

The unidentified illnesses have killed 53 people in recent weeks, the World Health Organization says

The Independent UK

U.K. Punishes Rwanda Over Alleged Support Of Congo Rebels

The United Kingdom imposes sanctions on Rwanda for alleged support of rebels in Congo, affecting aid and trade. Conflict in eastern Congo poses a broader r...

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ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan arrives in DRC amid escalating eastern conflict

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, his office announced on Tuesday, as the nation contends with a surge in conflict in the east.

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Mystery illness kills over 50 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A yet-unidentified illness has killed 53 people and potentially infected hundreds more in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The World Health Organization is investigating the outbreak.

LiveScience

Mystery Disease Claims Dozens of Lives, Including Children Who Died After Eating a Bat

More than 50 people have died in the northwest Democratic Republic of Congo from a mystery illness that first appeared in three children who ate a bat.

Latin Times

UK suspends some financial aid to Rwanda over violence in eastern Congo as rebels dig in

U.K. authorities are punishing Rwanda over its support of the rebels who now control two major cities in eastern Congo

The Independent UK

Congo mystery illness: 53 people die within hours of 'hemorrhagic fever' symptoms - with first victims eating a bat

Medical director raises alarm over ‘really worrying’ interval between the onset of symptoms and death that has been 48 hours in most cases

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A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick

Health experts say an unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has rapidly killed more than 50 people in northwestern Congo over the past five weeks

The Independent UK

Critically injured South African soldiers are evacuated from Congo amid rebel offensive

South Africa's armed forces say a group of soldiers critically injured in fighting in eastern Congo a month ago have been evacuated by the United Nations

The Independent UK

Mystery deadly disease kills over 50 people in Congo within hours; know symptoms and other details

A mysterious and deadly illness is sweeping through northwestern Congo at an alarming rate, and has claimed over 50 lives. Doctors on the ground and the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Monday that the victims succumb to the disease within just 48 hours of showing symptoms, a worrying development…

The Times of India

Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Capture Territory In Eastern Congo

Learn about the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo involving M23 rebels, EU and US responses, and UN warnings on the escalating crisis.

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First symptoms of mystery illness that killed 50 people within hours revealed

The World Health Organization says the outbreak began in the town of Boloko after three children ate a bat

The Independent UK

Mystery Illness Kills 50 In Congo: Officials Raise Alarm As Fatalities Occur Within Hours After Symptoms Appear

The unknown disease, believed to have entered a second outbreak in February, is raising alarm among health officials as most victims have died within 48 hours of developing symptoms.

Medical Daily

Unknown Illness Kills Over 50 In Northwestern Congo

Unidentified illness outbreak in northwestern Congo raises concerns as over 50 deaths reported. Health officials investigating.

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DRC president suggests unity government to respond to the crisis in the east

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said over the weekend he would launch a unity government, as he faces domestic pressure over his handling of an offensive by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern provinces.

The Independent UK

Congo says rebel uprising in its east has killed over 7,000 people this year

More than 7,000 people have died this year as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured unprecedented amounts of territory in mineral-rich eastern Congo

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Congo's president says he'll create a unity government as violence spreads

Congo’s president says he is going to launch a unity government, as violence spreads across the country’s east and pressure mounts over his handling of the crisis

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As Rwanda-backed rebels seized Goma, the families of Congolese soldiers became a target

Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Congo’s major city of Goma have targeted relatives of fleeing Congolese soldiers

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M23 Advances Deeper In East DRC As Congolese Troops Flee

M23 fighters on Friday advanced further on several fronts in DR Congo's volatile east as international pressure mounted on Rwanda to stop backing the armed group and halt the fighting.

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Rwanda Defends Official Sanctioned By US Over Congo Conflict

Rwanda's support for Gen. Kabarebe amid U.S. sanctions over Congo conflict; tensions escalate in the region.

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Boat Capsizes In Congo, 22 Dead Fleeing Rebels

Tragic boat capsizing in Congo claims lives as M23 rebels advance with Rwandan support. Conflict forces risky travel choices.

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U.N. Warns Of Regional War Threat In Congo Conflict

U.N. officials warn of escalating conflict in mineral-rich eastern Congo led by Rwanda-backed rebels, posing regional peace threat.

The Independent UK

Advance of Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo threatens regional peace, UN officials warn

Top United Nations officials in Africa have warned an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council that the offensive of Rwanda-backed rebels in mineral-rich eastern Congo is threatening peace in the wider region

International Business Times

Burundi, Uganda Manoeuvre As DR Congo Violence Spreads

Countries bordering the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo sought to shore up defences on Wednesday as violence spreads through the region, with Burundi forced to pull back troops and Uganda securing a key city.

Dynamite News

Cocaine Worth Rs 5.44 crore seized at Mumbai Airport

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Mumbai, based on intelligence input, apprehended a Congo national attempting to smuggle narcotics into India via Mumbai Airport on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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