Tag: Congo
After years of estrangement, the reunion of Gabon and Congo at the grave of Edith Bongo
On the left, the Gabonese transitional president, Brice Oligui Nguema. On the right, the Congolese president, Denis Sassou Nguesso. AFP Like every year, Oyo, a small town of 5,000 inhabitants,…
In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, more than 100,000 new displaced people in two days of fighting
Demonstrators denounce through their gestures the silence of the international community on the conflicts in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Goma, February 19, 2024. ARLETTE…
Eastern Congo war could escalate: Rebels encircle the city of Goma with over a million inhabitants – storming is feared soon
Rebels surround the strategically important trading city of Goma in Congo. Two million people have almost nothing left to eat. There are fears that the war will spill over into…
Criticism mounts against the deployment of South African soldiers in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
South African army vehicles drive near Sake, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, February 7, 2024. AUBIN MUKONI / AFP It’s hard to imagine a worse start. Just two days after…
Two South African soldiers killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
South African army vehicles drive near Sake, eastern DRC, February 7, 2024. AUBIN MUKONI / AFP Two South African soldiers died in mortar fire in the east of the Democratic…
Before the semi-final against the hosts – Pickel writes fairy tales with Congo at the Africa Cup – Sport
Contents Growing up in Switzerland with Congolese roots, Charles Pickel chose his mother’s homeland. Interested Swiss football fans will probably recognize Charles Pickel from his days with the Grasshoppers or…
Hundreds dead in historic Congo River floods
by Ange Kasongo and Benoit Nyemba KINSHASA (Reuters) – The Congo River has reached its highest level in more than 60 years, causing floods in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Democratic Republic of Congo: outgoing president Félix Tshisekedi largely re-elected
“I am re-elected president of all the Congolese, it is in a spirit of openness that I will exercise this second mandate,” declared Félix Tshisekedi from his campaign HQ, in…
Geostrategic priority: Germany should use its opportunity in the Congo
Geostrategic priority Germany should use its opportunity in the Congo A guest article by Jakob Kerstan December 17, 2023, 1:55 p.m China is by far the Democratic Republic of Congo’s…
Tensions with the Congo: Hitler comparison causes outrage in Rwanda
Tensions with the Congo Hitler comparison causes outrage in Rwanda December 10, 2023, 7:00 p.m At a campaign event, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo compares his Rwandan…
6.9 million people displaced in Democratic Republic of Congo, UN calls for humanitarian aid
A record 6.9 million people are currently displaced within the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly due to renewed violence in the east of the country, the United Nations said…
Babies with Explosive Belts: Why Congo is the Worst Place to Be a Child
Babies with explosive belts Why Congo is the worst place to be a child By Simone Schlindwein, Kampala September 12, 2023, 5:30 p.m Listen to article This audio version was…