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Tag: Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)
The Overlooked Crisis in Congo: ‘We Live in War’
Six million have died, and more than six million are displaced after decades of fighting and the ensuing humanitarian crisis in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, drawing in neighbors, mercenaries and militias. An upcoming election…
Tree Loss Increases in Crucial Tropical Forests
The pace of deforestation increased 10 percent in 2022, but there are signs the trajectory may change for the better in the near future.
Uganda Reels From Deadly Terror Attack
It was one of the worst terrorist acts to hit the nation in decades, as militants burned down dormitories with students still inside and hacked others to death.
Attack on Uganda School Kills Dozens
The authorities attribute the attack, one of the deadliest in years, to the Allied Democratic Forces, an extremist group based in neighboring Congo.
Militia in Congo Kills Dozens at Camp for Internally Displaced
The attack was attributed to a group that the United Nations says has killed hundreds of civilians in the region and forced thousands to flee.
‘Catastrophic’ Congo Flooding Kills More Than 400 People
Days after the flooding began, survivors are still pulling victims from the rubble and mud, and thousands have been left homeless. More rain is likely in the coming days.
Fight Over Corruption and Congo’s Mining Riches Takes a Turn in Washington
Dan Gertler, an Israeli billionaire, is pressing President Biden to remove sanctions that were imposed on him for bribe-fueled transactions in the impoverished African country.
As France Faces Backlash in Africa, Macron Tries Reset With Ex-Colonies
President Emmanuel Macron has embarked on a four-country visit as he slashes the French military presence and says colonial-era habits and attitudes must die.
Returning From Africa, Pope Francis and Christian Leaders Condemn Anti-Gay Laws
In an in-flight news conference after six days in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, Francis also denounced conservative critics who he said had “instrumentalized” the death of Benedict XVI.