La Sape in Kinshasa: Fashion as Dignity and Livelihood
In Kinshasa, dozens of impeccably dressed Congolese sapeurs gathered at a tomb to honour Stervos Niarcos, the musician who died […]
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Rubaya Coltan Mine Landslides Kill 200 Under M23 Control
Heavy rains triggered fatal landslides at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) earlier this week,
M23 control brings oppressive quiet to Goma
One year has passed since the M23 armed group seized control of Goma, the provincial capital of the Democratic Republic
Congo Boat Accident Kills At Least 20
A devastating boat accident has occurred in northwestern Congo, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 people, with several
DRC elects Aimé Boji Sangara as National Assembly president
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s National Assembly has elected a new president, Aimé Boji Sangara, in a unanimous vote. Sangara,
M23 Rebels Loot $70 Million Gold in Congo Mine
M23 Rebels Loot $70 Million Worth of Gold from Twangiza Mining Concession in Democratic Republic of Congo Twangiza Mining, a
Congo corruption crackdown nets former minister 3 years labor
A high-profile corruption case in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the sentencing of former Justice Minister Constant
Congo Rejects Kenya’s Goma Consul Over Territorial Row With M23 Rebels
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has publicly denounced Kenya’s decision to appoint a consul general
Islamic State-Backed Rebels Kill Dozens in DR Congo Church Attack
Dozens of worshippers were killed Sunday in a brutal attack on a Catholic church in Komanda, a town in the
DRC-KoBold $1B Minerals Deal Sparks Hope and Concern
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has partnered with U.S.-based KoBold Metals, a mining startup backed by tech billionaires Jeff
New Opposition Platform in Democratic Republic of Congo Vows to Fight Corruption and Predatory System
A New Wave of Change in the Democratic Republic of Congo In a move that promises to shake the foundations
Congo May Extend Cobalt Export Curbs to Stabilize Market
Cobalt Export Curbs: Democratic Republic of Congo Weighs Options as Ban Nears End In a move that could significantly impact