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Fragile Hope For Peace in Congo After Arrest Rebel Leader Nkunda

With the capture of Laurent Nkunda, the hope for stability and peace in the north east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has grown. Nkunda, the notorious rebel leader who caused havoc and despair in the north...

created by Miriam Mannak | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Soldiers, UN peacekeepers retreat as rebel forces advance in Congo

Barry ORegan

Seven African leaders urge Congo ceasefire

At the conclusion of the Summit of the International Conference on the Great Lakes region (ICGLR) in the Kenyan Capital, Nairobi, seven Head of African States urged for an immediate ceasefire...

created by rahul | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Dave Keating

Plane crash in Congo kills at least 33

A plane crash has taken place in the Congo, kiling 33."A Congolese airliner crashed into a market district in the eastern city of Goma on Tuesday, killing at least 33 people and injuring 80, the government said. ...

created by Dave Keating | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Congo conflict claims 5 million lives

I am pretty aware of what's going on in the world, as I know most people are at nowpublic, but to see the numbers sometimes really puts everything in perspective. "(CNN) -- Hopes are high that the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and armed groups can end a...

created by comoms | 4 years ago
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DANI TORRES...photographer

DR Congo Gives Mai Mai 48 Hrs to Disarm

The latest development in the ongoing DR Congo schism:"The Democratic Republic of Congo army has given the pro-government Mai Mai militia - involved in current fighting in eastern Congo - 48 hours to disarm. The...