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More than 80 passengers killed in the latest boat accident in Congo

Congo's president says a boat carrying more than 270 passengers has capsized on a river near Congo’s capital of Kinshasa, leaving more than 80 dead

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Over 80 Dead In Congo Boat Capsizing Near Kinshasa

Tragic boat accident in Congo claims over 80 lives, highlighting risks of overloading on water vessels. Calls for improved safety measures and enforcement ...

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Are presidents good role models for vaccination uptake? DRC study shows only if they’re trusted, and people get to know about it

Immunisation is considered one of the most cost-effective public health interventions, saving millions of lives each year, and benefiting the health of the wider community through herd immunity.

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How many more must suffer in DRC before the west stops enabling Tshisekedi?

Despite its vast mineral wealth, corruption keeps the Congolese poor – and western governments help the regime stay in power

The Guardian - UK

Polls open in DR Congo elections as President Tshisikedi seeks a second mandate

Polling stations have opened in the Democratic Republic of Congo's general election that pits the incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi against a fragmented opposition, while much of the east of the country is mired in conflict.

Radio France Internationale

Women's rights take centre stage in DR Congo election

Ahead of Monday’s election in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), women’s faces can be seen everywhere, pinned up on electoral posters throughout the country. During his five-year term, President Félix Tshisekedi demonstrated a commitment to women’s rights and better female representation in politics, but there is still a long…

France 24

Opposition candidates jostle for position before DRC election

Contenders yet to unite around a single figure who could challenge incumbent Félix Tshisekedi

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‌The Democratic Republic Of The Congo Works To Improve Religious Freedom‌

Improved security efforts in DRC benefit Christian communities as government prioritizes protection and fights militant groups.

Zenger

DRC opposition leader Moïse Katumbi officially launches presidential campaign

The former governor of Katanga and leading opposition figure, Moïse Katumbi, has officially launched his campaign to become the next president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Radio France Internationale

DR Congo To Move Embassy To Jerusalem, Israel Opens Mission In Kinshasa

Congo becomes latest country to relocate embassy, reflecting growing ties with Israel.

Zenger

DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi: 'Presidential elections will take place in 2023'

The President of the DR Congo told FRANCE 24 that he wants to launch a "cry of truth" and put an end to hypocrisy by denouncing in the Tribune of the United Nations "the direct military aggression" of Rwanda against his country. Tshisekedi added that he relayed this same message…

France 24

Congo tests boundaries of democracy, climate action during Blinken visit

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — America’s top diplomat on Wednesday was hoping to showcase the potential for democracy and climate action here in one of Africa’s largest countries. But backsliding reality got in the way.

Los Angeles Times

US Secretary of State Blinken visits DRC, Rwanda amid tensions over M23 rebels

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on the second leg of his three-nation African tour that began in South Africa at the weekend, and is due to wrap in Rwanda.

Radio France Internationale

Rwanda and DRC's turbulent past continues to fuel their torrid relationship

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) make for very unhappy neighbours. Both sides claim the other is set on bringing down their government, and violating past agreements and international norms.

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‘In 10 years, we might not have forests’: DRC struggles to halt charcoal trade – a photo essay

Projects involving the Batwa and other marginalised communities offer alternative fuel and income, but can only ever be a small part of a wider drive to stop deforestation

Radio France Internationale

East African leaders agree on regional force to tackle rise of militias in DRC

East African leaders agreed Monday to send in a regional force to try to end fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and called for an immediate ceasefire.

Al Jazeera

What is the latest conflict in the DR Congo about?

The Norwegian Refugee Council has declared the situation in DR Congo to be the world’s most neglected refugee crisis.

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East African leaders propose deploying regional force to help DRC

EAC meeting convened to discuss sending personnel to eastern DRC where military has been fighting rebels

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Belgium's King Philippe begins historic six-day visit to DRC

Belgium’s King Philippe has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for an historic visit to the central African country that his ancestor once brutally ruled.

Al Jazeera

DR Congo: Provincial elections a dress rehearsal for 2023 polls

Observers say the provincial elections were tainted by irregularities that could reoccur on a grander scale in 2023.

Al Jazeera

Can Museveni and Kagame’s renewed bromance inspire regional peace?

Cordial relations between the presidents of Uganda and Rwanda remain crucial to the progress of East Africa.

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