Six peacekeepers killed fighting rebels in eastern Congo, officials say, as rebels close in on Goma
Fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo left six United Nations peacekeepers dead, UN officials said ...
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DRCongo recalls diplomats from Rwanda as M23 forces threaten Goma
The Democratic Republic of Congo withdrew its diplomats from Kigali as the Rwanda-backed M23 fighters advanced on the key city of Goma in the east of the country.
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New study assesses threat to wildlife from cacao expansion in Congo Basin
Cacao cultivation is a major threat to the Congo Basin rainforest, with new research showing just where expanding cultivation ...
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Chinese Mining Operations Devastate Congo's Protected Lands
In the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, an environmental catastrophe is unfolding at a rapid pace. The Okapi Wildlife Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site once home to some of Earth's ...
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DRC to create huge tropical forest reserve, generate carbon credits
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will create a protected area the size of France to protect its tropical rainforest, the country announced in Davos Wednesday, which will include raising finance ...
Investigating magistrate appointed in Belgium in Congo conflict minerals case
An investigating magistrate has been appointed in Belgium after Democratic Republic of the Congo in December filed criminal ...
DR Congo justice ministry orders probe into state mining company embezzlement
Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a probe into the embezzlement of over $300 million from state miner Gecamines ...
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IMF approves $2.7 billion loan for DR Congo
Under the latest arrangement, President Felix Tshisekedi’s government will need to implement a raft of reforms in governance ...
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DRC secures about $1.73 billion credit from IMF
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved a 38-month arrangement for The Democratic ...
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It takes a village to get married... after a snowstorm
COLLINSVILLE, Texas (KTEN) — When you live in Texas and set a date for your wedding — even if it's in January — you most likely aren't expecting snow. Well much to their surprise, that was ...