The way that human adults talk to young children is unique among primates, a new study found. That might be one secret to our species’ grasp of language.
Tag: Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)
Did Baby Talk Give Rise to Language?
The way that human adults talk to young children is unique among primates, a new study found. That might be one secret to our species’ grasp of language.
Congo’s Former President Returns Home, Accused of Treason
Joseph Kabila was accused of supporting the Rwanda-backed militia M23. Days later he arrived in Goma, a city held by the militia, so he remains out of prosecutors’ reach.
Forest Loss Around the World Hit a Record in 2024
Forests around the world disappeared at a rate of 18 soccer fields every minute, a global survey found. Fires accounted for nearly half of the losses.
How Francis Challenged and Embraced Africa’s Rising Catholic Population
Nowhere in the world is the Roman Catholic Church growing faster than in Africa, a continent Francis showered with attention.
Valentin-Yves Mudimbe, 83, Dies; African Scholar Challenged the West
He deconstructed what he called “the colonial library”: the accounts of Africa by Europeans whose aim, he said, was to further colonialism.
Congo and M23 Agree to a Cease-Fire in Qatar
Felix Tshisekedi of Congo had long said his country would not negotiate with the Rwanda-backed militia, making the joint agreement a rare bright spot in the conflict.
Congo Repatriates 3 Americans Sentenced to Death Over Failed Coup
The men recently had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment for their role in an attempted coup last May in the central African nation.
Dozens Die in Floods Hitting Congo’s Capital
While the Democratic Republic of Congo reels from a new rebel offensive in the east, its capital in the west, Kinshasa, grapples with deadly floods.
Death Sentences Commuted for 3 Americans Over Failed Congo Coup
The three Americans had their sentences reduced to life imprisonment ahead of an expected visit from a Trump official.