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Former Congolese President Kabila sentenced to death for war crimes
The charges concern accusations that Kabila has been supporting the M23, a rebel group who have wreaked devastation across the country's eastern region.
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Ebola outbreak in DRC kills 31 as WHO boosts response efforts
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) noted that the outbreak, initially limited to two districts, has now expanded to four. More than 900 contacts have been identified and are bein...
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At least 193 people killed after separate boating accidents in DRC
The accidents occurred on Wednesday and Thursday at locations in the northwestern Equateur province, around 150 kilometers (93 miles) from each other.
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Ebola outbreak in Kasai kills 16, including four health workers
The outbreak has affected Bulape and Mweka health zones in Kasai Province where health officials have been carrying out investigations.
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M23 rebels halt peace talks with DR Congo over ceasefire row
The rebels said they would only return to the table if the government respected the terms of the agreement
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Kenya, DRC disagree over consul general nomination
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei clarified that Kenya was following the laid-down procedure in appointing diplomatic officers
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DRC protests Kenya’s appointment of Judy Nkumiri as Consul-General to Goma
In a statement dated August 16, Kinshasa said it was not consulted before the announcement, triggering a diplomatic dispute between the two countries
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Nearly 50 inmates escape from Southwest DR Congo prison
Idiofa administrator Adelard Kintolo confirmed the incident, acknowledging that the prison “no longer conformed to standards.”
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M23 denies UN allegations linking group to civilian killings in Eastern DRC
The report claims these attacks led to the deaths of 169 and 319 civilians across several areas including Kanyakiri, Kigaligali, Dubai, Katanga, Lubumbashi, Kasave, Kakoro, and Busesa.
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UN: M23 Rebels killed over 300 civilians in Eastern DRC in July
The UN Human Rights Office reported that the killings happened across North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri provinces, all located along the borders with Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi.
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DR Congo seals €44m Barcelona deal as critics question priorities
The deal comes at a time when rebel forces have taken control of large parts of eastern DR Congo.
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Seven resolutions chart new course for DRC peace process
Among the resolutions adopted was the decision to collapse the EAC-SADC and AU peace structures into one team