The secretary of state’s efforts led to the U.S. and the Democratic Republic of Congo agreeing to have a team look at environmental conservation.
Tag: Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)
U.N. Peacekeepers Kill 2 and Wound 15 in Congo
The events on Sunday came amid protests in eastern Congo, with demonstrators accusing the United Nations of foundering in its efforts to protect civilians from a surge in violence.
Anti-U.N. Protests in Congo Leave 15 Dead, Including 3 Peacekeepers
Demonstrators have accused international forces of failing to deter armed groups responsible for a wave of deadly attacks.
Congo to Auction Off Oil and Gas Blocks In a Step Back for Climate Change
Peatlands and rainforests in the Congo Basin protect the planet by storing carbon. Now, in a giant leap backward for the climate, they’re being auctioned off for drilling.
How Demand for Twigs Is Bringing Down a Rainforest
In the Congo River Basin, people who collect bundles of wood to make charcoal are playing a surprisingly large role in the deforestation of a region that rivals the Amazon in importance.
Why Is There So Much Turmoil in Eastern Congo?
More than 120 militia groups are wreaking terror in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which now accuses neighboring Rwanda of backing one particularly violent group.
Congo Closes Its Rwanda Border After Soldier Is Killed
The incident comes as tensions between the two countries have escalated in recent weeks, threatening to destabilize an already volatile, mineral-rich region.
Pope Francis Postpones Trip to Africa, Citing Knee Problems
The postponement of the trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan comes as speculation swirls that the pontiff may be thinking of stepping down.
Belgian King Returns Mask to Congo in Landmark Visit
But so far, the monarch has not apologized for decades of brutal Belgian rule during which up to 10 million Congolese people died.
Chinese Company Removed as Operator of Cobalt Mine in Congo
A court has given the Congolese control of one of the world’s largest sources of cobalt while allegations against the mine’s Chinese owners are investigated.