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Congo Releases over 600 Inmates to Ease Overcrowding After Deadly Prison Break Attempt

The Democratic Republic of Congo has released over 600 inmates from the Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa to address severe overcrowding following an...

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Lawyer Appeals Death Sentences for Three Americans Convicted in Congo Coup Attempt

The lawyer representing three Americans sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo for their involvement in an alleged coup attempt has...

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China To Finance New Hydroelectric Dam In Congo Republic

China will finance $9.4 billion worth of hydroelectric dam in Congo Republic, with construction expected to start in January 2025. Spokesperson of the...

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DR Congo: 37 Sentenced To Death For Coup Attempt

A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sentenced 37 people to death on Friday for their involvement in a failed...

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Congo To Begin Mpox Vaccine Rollout Oct. 2

The Democratic Republic of Congo has moved up the start of its mpox vaccination campaign to October 2, a week earlier than initially...

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DR Congo Expected To Receive First Mpox Vaccines Next Week

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expecting to receive its first shipment of monkeypox (Mpox) vaccines next week. This development comes after...

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DR Congo Court Sentences 26 Rebel Leaders to Death, Including Former Election Chief

A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has sentenced 26 individuals to death, including prominent figures linked to armed...

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Congo Governor Suspends Mining Operations In Province 

The governor of South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo has ordered the suspension of all mining activities in the region....

Congo Militia Attack Soldiers
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Congo: Militia Attack Kills Over 50, Including 9 Soldiers

More than 50 people, including nine soldiers, were killed in an attack by the Mobondo militia on a military position in Kinsele, about...

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Congolese Army Accuses M23, Rwanda Of Violating Truce

The Congolese army has accused the M23 rebels and Rwanda of violating a United States-initiated humanitarian ceasefire aimed at allowing humanitarian workers to...

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UN Peacekeepers Pause Withdrawal from Congo, No Timeline For Next Phase

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended its withdrawal, with no timeline for the next phase after...

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U.S. Citizens Involved in Congo Coup Tell Court They Were Forced To Join

On Friday, two United States citizens who are on trial over involvement in a Congo coup attempt in May told a court that...