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The untold environmental toll of the DRC’s conflict
The conflict is exacerbating deforestation, undermining conservation efforts, and fueling the illicit exploitation of natural ...
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is renowned for its music
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) owes much of its global renown to its music, which reflects its cultural diversity.
Record 28 million people face acute hunger in conflict-ravaged Congo
Twenty-eight million people face acute hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a record for the country, driven by an escalating conflict between the government and Rwandan-backed rebels in the ...
London Review of Books2d
Issa Sikiti da Silva
Last month, the Rwanda-backed March 23 Movement set up shadow administrations in key areas it has conquered in the ...
Congo rebel leader says sanctions or minerals deal with the US won’t stop fighting in the east
The leader of the rebels who captured two key cities in eastern Congo tells The Associated Press that international sanctions ...
The 21 most dangerous countries for US tourists
Many tourists love learning about a new place, but some countries are currently dangerous and are on the US government's ...
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UNHCR: DR Congo crisis deepens as funding cuts hit critical humanitarian aid
Critical funding gaps are severely hampering humanitarian efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and beyond, leaving thousands without life-saving aid and pushing an already dire ...
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Africa’s last tropical glaciers are melting away along with local livelihoods
By Sean Mowbray Africa’s remaining tropical glaciers are rapidly disappearing as greenhouse gas emissions drive global ...