DR Congo: Fresh Fighting Threatens Regional Peace
Updated: Tue 21 May, 05:32 am
The UN says it is concerned about a new wave of fighting between government troops and M23 rebels in the east of the country, allegedly involving militia from Rwanda. read more »
M23 Rebels Taunt South African Troops?
Updated: Fri 12 Apr, 08:57 am
The M23 rebel movement operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has allegedly used the social media platform Twitter to taunt South African soldiers, who are preparing to go to the DRC as … read more »
DR Congo's Rape Victims 'Must Be Listened To'
Updated: Thu 18 Apr, 06:57 am
As many reports indicate rape is being used as a tool of war in the country, a social worker has stressed the need for victims of the crime and other forms of sexual violence to be listened to. read more »
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The UN says it is concerned about a new wave of fighting between government troops and M23 rebels in the east of the country, allegedly involving militia from Rwanda. Read more »
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced October 2015 as the launch date for construction of the first phase of what could eventually be the largest hydroelectric plant in ... Read more »
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TP Mazembe has refuted allegations of poor treatment levelled against them by Safa and Orlando Pirates. Read more »
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While coffee production has plummeted in the last three decades, one entrepreneur is hoping to revive the industry and lure young men from joining militias. Read more »
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More than one million babies die the day they are born and the countries with the highest rates of these deaths are in Africa, according to Save the Children's annual report on the ... Read more »
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The International Criminal Court trial against Jean-Pierre Bemba has again stalled as the defense continues to experience difficulties in getting witnesses to appear in court. Read more »
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Imagine that snake attacks were killing a person a minute. Or that it was dogs, or foxes or chickens that were killing three-quarters of a million people a year. Envision the ... Read more »
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President Goodluck Jonathan has charged members of the Presidential Committee on engagement with members of the Boko Haram Sect to come up with solutions that will restore peace in ... Read more »
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Locals near the eastern town of Goma have fled a rebel attempt to force them into protesting against a UN resolution to deploy an intervention brigade with an offensive mandate in ... Read more »
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As many reports indicate rape is being used as a tool of war in the country, a social worker has stressed the need for victims of the crime and other forms of sexual violence to be ... Read more »
