DR Congo: “Everyday life is a fight for survival”
For decades, the country has been at war and as a result, Br. Adophe explained, “there is no dignity of life.” “In Congo, you can't tell me about dignity of life,” he said: “I have never really enjoyed being a human being in this country that is really overwhelmed with, blood everywhere.”
Explainer: What is happening in Congo and why are M23 rebels fighting?
Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebels are moving south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in what appears to be an attempt to expand their area of control in the country's east after capturing the city of Goma.
What's the fighting in DR Congo all about?
M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.
What we know about the fighting in DR Congo as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels say they’ve captured key city
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim to have taken over the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a battle with government forces and allies on Sunday. Gunshots were heard in the city on Sunday as thousands of residents fled to the city center to escape the chaos.
News Wrap: Rebel group backed by Rwanda claims critical Congo city
In our news wrap Tuesday, a rebel group backed by Rwanda has claimed the critical Congo city of Goma, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at limiting gender transition for anyone under the age of 19 and Oklahoma's Board of Education voted unanimously to require parents to provide proof of their child's immigration status when enrolling them in public schools.
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Crisis in Congo: Rising Casualties and Health Risks
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Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo say they plan to take their fight to the capital
Congo’s leader called on young people to massively enlist in the army to help fight Rwanda-backed rebels who were attempting ...
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Congo hostilities fuelled by longstanding grievances. Your smartphone is also a factor
An insurgency led by M23 rebels in eastern Congo has escalated and reached the city of Goma, worsening a humanitarian crisis in a region that suffered two devastating wars between 1996 and 2003.
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DR Congo: Bishop calls for respect for human life as violence grows
Armed rebels are fighting to take control of the eastern Congo's largest city, prompting a Church leader to appeal for help ...
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African countries condemn attack on embassies in Congo
African countries on Tuesday condemned attacks on their diplomatic missions in the capital of the Congo as M23 rebels continued their offensive in Goma. Protesters attacked the French and US ...
'Maman Tawembi': Newcomer, advocate dies after being found outside in the cold
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‘No safe place to go to from Goma’ for millions as humanitarian crisis looms in eastern Congo city
Bodies are lying on the streets. Medical staff in overwhelmed hospitals are treating hundreds of wounded civilians against ...