The Central African country is wracked by war, poverty and environmental plunder — and it may be the future of the Catholic Church.
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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.
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.
After Volcano Erupts, Residents in Congo Struggle to Find Food and Shelter
Mount Nyiragongo exploded on May 22, leaving hundreds of thousands of displaced people amid threats of new disasters.
Goma, Congo, Is Partly Evacuated Due to Volcano Eruption Fears [Video]
Days after a deadly eruption of Mount Nyiragongo in Democratic Republic of Congo, the threat of another eruption forced the evacuation of much of the city of Goma.
Lava From Erupting Volcano Panics City in Congo
After a night of panic and chaos that caused tens of thousands to flee their homes, officials in Goma cautiously declared the emergency over.
Lava From Erupting Volcano Panics City in Congo
After a night of panic and chaos that caused tens of thousands to flee their homes, officials in Goma cautiously declared the emergency over.
Italian Ambassador Among Three Killed in Attack on U.N. Convoy in Congo
The attack, on a World Food Program convoy headed to a school in North Kivu Province, left the ambassador, Luca Attanasio, an Italian embassy official and a driver dead.
6 Park Rangers Killed in Congo Gorilla Reserve Ambush
The attack in the Virunga National Park was the latest assault on rangers charged with protecting one of Africa’s oldest nature areas.