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Myths of coltan exploitation in DR Congo
For decades, the Masisi region in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo stood as a beacon of prosperity, famed for its cattle herding and farming. Its fertile lands made it the breadbasket of the ...
EurekAlert!11d
From colonialism to green transition: A new book on the cobalt and copper mining business in the Congo
The Central African Copper Bonanza by Timo Särkkä analyses the Western colonial origins of the mining industry and its ...
A tinderbox conflict in Congo is ready to explode
A conflict that has simmered in Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern borderlands for years is set to erupt into a wider ...
Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight a Far Smaller Militia
Congo’s army has appeared too weak and dysfunctional to stop a militia that has swept through the eastern part of the country ...
La Croix International13d
In eastern DR Congo, raped women remain the war’s invisible victims
In the remote village of Chegera, near Bukavu, at least 26 women were raped as Congolese troops and their allies retreated in ...
Congo Crying Disease: Know Causes & Symptoms That Can Kill You Within Hours
The World Health Organization (WHO) has yet to establish a link between the outbreaks in the two villages, leaving health experts puzzled over potential causes and transmission modes. The first ...
Why eastern DR Congo remains stuck in conflict
The M23 rebels' rapid advance is the latest chapter in eastern DR Congo's long history of instability. DW breaks down the key factors behind the ongoing turmoil.
The New York Times12d
Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight a Far Smaller Militia
The Catholic Church, which has a long history of monitoring Congo’s elections, accused the national electoral commission of presiding over an “electoral catastrophe.” A displacement camp ...