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Food prices skyrocket in DR Congo’s Goma after M23 takeover
The cost of some essential food items has more than doubled in Goma, the main city in eastern Democratic Republic…
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Crime Africa
More than 100 women raped and burned alive in DR Congo jailbreak, UN says
More than 100 female prisoners were raped and then burned alive during a jailbreak in the Congolese city of Goma,…
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Crime Africa
DR Congo president vows ‘vigorous’ fight to halt M23 rebel advance
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has vowed to restore government authority in the east, where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized control…
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Crime Africa
Rebels edging closer to taking key DR Congo city
Rebels appear to be edging closer to taking control of the key city of Goma in the east of the…
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DR Congo hospitals overwhelmed after Goma fighting – UN
UN aid agencies have warned of a major humanitarian crisis in the Congolese city of Goma, with hospitals overwhelmed by…
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Crime Africa
Bodies on streets, hospitals struggle, battles intensify in DR Congo’s Goma
Heavy battles between M23 fighters and Congolese government forces in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) city of…
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Crime Africa
Rebels say they have taken DR Congo city as thousands flee
Rebels of the M23 movement say they have taken control of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of…
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News Africa
Chinese nationals arrested with gold bars and $800,000 cash in DR Congo
Three Chinese nationals have been arrested with 12 gold bars and $800,000 (£650,000) in cash in eastern Democratic Republic of…
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Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo
Rebel forces backed by Rwanda have captured the town of Masisi in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo,…
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At least 78 die as ferry capsizes on DR Congo lake
People have gathered by the shore for news of their loved ones At least 78 people have died after a…
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