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Palm oil plantations in colonial Democratic Republic of Congo were a place of oppression and slavery that created an economic boom in the small town of Leverville now called Lusanga. Picture:REUTERS

Memories of colonial abuse and lost prosperity haunt DR Congo town

30 April 2017, 8:26 AM

In the Congolese town once home to the palm oil plantations of Anglo-Dutch conglomerate Unilever, memories of forced labour mingle ...

Katembo was a child soldier at the age of 14 but escaped and went on to earn a master's degree and in 2003 became a ranger. Picture:REUTERS

Award-winning Congolese wildlife ranger says he fears for his life

by Reuters

24 April 2017, 9:16 PM

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A Congolese wildlife ranger named winner of a prestigious award says he still fears for his life because of his ...

The bodies of the murdered UN workers were found in a shallow grave in late March. Picture:REUTERS

Congo suspects arrested for murder of UN workers

by Reuters

14 April 2017, 7:54 PM

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Congolese authorities have arrested two people suspected of involvement in the murder of two U.N. workers in the central Democratic ...

At least 400 people have died in six months of unrest which has hit the provinces of Kasai-Central, Kasai, Kasai-West and Lomami. Picture:REUTERS

Pope Francis calls for peace in DR Congo

by AFP

2 April 2017, 8:46 PM

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Pope Francis on Sunday called for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo, urging an end to the bloodshed in ...

About 400 people have been killed in the Kasai region, including two U.N. experts from Sweden and the United States and their interpreter. Picture:REUTERS

Recent Congo violence could amount to war crimes – ICC prosecutor

by Reuters

31 March 2017, 9:16 PM

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Recent acts of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including the killing of foreign United Nations experts, could constitute ...

South Africa called for uniformed training and capacity building to ensure peacekeeping efforts are more effective.

UN accused of aiding corrupt government in DRC

by News Publisher

30 March 2017, 7:00 AM

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The United States Ambassador has accused the United Nations of aiding a corrupt government in the Democratic Republic of Congo; ...

More than 400 people have been killed in the violence in central Congo, according to the United Nations Picture:Congo Project

Central Congo militia decapitates 40 police officers in ambush

by Reuters

25 March 2017, 4:20 PM

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Militia fighters in central Democratic Republic of Congo decapitated about 40 police officers in an ambush, local officials said on ...

Analysts say militia violence in Congo, a tinderbox of conflicts linked to land, ethnicity and mineral resources, has been exacerbated by President Joseph Kabila's failure to step down when his constitutional mandate expired in December. Picture:REUTERS

11 killed as army’s clashes with central Congo militia persist

by Reuters

16 February 2017, 4:59 PM

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At least 11 people were killed in central Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday.

Similar clashes in recent months have killed hundreds and uprooted tens of thousands. Picture:REUTERS

At least 11 killed in clashes in the DRC

by Reuters

15 February 2017, 8:21 AM

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At least 11 people were killed in central Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday in clashes between the army and ...

Congo's opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi died in Bruxelles on Wednesday Picture:REUTERS

In Congo, Tshisekedi’s death undermines chances of 2017 transition

by Reuters

2 February 2017, 7:14 PM

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The death on Wednesday of Congo's opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi leaves opponents of President Joseph Kabila seriously weakened in their ...

Congolese opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi addresses a political rally in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa, July 31, 2016. Picture:REUTERS

Congo’s main opposition leader, Etienne Tshisekedi, dies at 84

by Reuters

2 February 2017, 7:16 AM

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Democratic Republic of Congo's veteran opposition leader, Etienne Tshisekedi, has died in Brussels aged 84.

Ambassador Welile Nhlapo is a former special representative to the Great lakes. Picture:SABC

Deadly violence flares up in the Great Lakes region

by News Publisher

4 January 2017, 12:38 PM

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Over the weekend news broke of the killing of the Environment minister in Burundi Emmanuel Niyonkuru sparking fears of deepening ...

Congolese policemen run to their vehicle during a clash with opposition activists Picture:REUTERS

Congo opposition leader says talks on political deal faltering

by Reuters

30 December 2016, 5:05 PM

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Talks to ease Congo President Joseph Kabila out of power next year and quell protests over him overstaying his mandate ...

Fishing vessels are seen docked along the Congo river in the Democratic Republic of Congo"s capital Kinshasa. Picture:REUTERS

Floods in southwest Congo kill at least 50

by Reuters

30 December 2016, 8:34 AM

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Flooding this week in the Democratic Republic of Congo port city of Boma killed at least 50 people and left ...

Joseph Kabila’s term was supposed to have ended last month. Picture:REUTERS

Breakthrough imminent in DRC talks concerning Kabila

by News Publisher

24 December 2016, 6:16 PM

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Political parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo say a breakthrough is imminent following their talks to bring political stability ...

Pope Francis has heaped pressured on Kabila and the opposition to find a peaceful solution to the crisis in Congo. Picture:REUTERS

Opposition says Congo politicians agree Kabila transition deal

by Reuters

23 December 2016, 7:36 PM

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Congolese politicians have agreed in principle to a deal under which President Joseph Kabila leaves office by the end of ...

More than 20 demonstrators opposed to President Kabila have since been killed. Picture:REUTERS

“DRC elections must be done right this time”

by SABC

22 December 2016, 9:48 AM

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DRC Ambassador to South Africa, Bene M'poko, says the electoral commission with the support of President Joseph Kabila decided that ...

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Memories of colonial abuse and lost prosperity haunt DR Congo town

Award-winning Congolese wildlife ranger says he fears for his life

Congo suspects arrested for murder of UN workers

Pope Francis calls for peace in DR Congo

Recent Congo violence could amount to war crimes – ICC prosecutor

UN accused of aiding corrupt government in DRC

Central Congo militia decapitates 40 police officers in ambush

11 killed as army’s clashes with central Congo militia persist

At least 11 killed in clashes in the DRC

In Congo, Tshisekedi’s death undermines chances of 2017 transition

Congo’s main opposition leader, Etienne Tshisekedi, dies at 84

Deadly violence flares up in the Great Lakes region

Congo opposition leader says talks on political deal faltering

Floods in southwest Congo kill at least 50

Breakthrough imminent in DRC talks concerning Kabila

Opposition says Congo politicians agree Kabila transition deal

“DRC elections must be done right this time”

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