Democratic Republic of Congo News
| Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting in Shamwana Displaces Entire Town
[MSF]
Lubumbashi -
International medical aid organization returned to continue its medical care in Shamwana, Katanga Province, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Saturday, after it suspended its operations two days earlier due to fighting in the town that displaced the entire population.
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3/6/12 2:21 PM
Govt Pledges Support for Rwandans Over Pensions
[New Times]
Government has intensified efforts to ensure that Rwandan professionals who worked in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania receive their pension.
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3/5/12 9:53 AM
Weapons depot fire sparks blasts
Defence minister Charles Zacharie Boawo appeared on national television to urge calm in Brazzaville and in the neighbouring capital of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. www.topix.net | 3/4/12 11:04 PM UK & World News: Weapons depot fire sparks blasts
Defence minister Charles Zacharie Boawo appeared on national television to urge calm in Brazzaville and in the neighbouring capital of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. www.topix.net | 3/4/12 5:30 PM Congo's Brazzaville hit by blasts
Witnesses said the blasts were felt several miles away in the neighbouring city of Kinshasa, across the border in the Democratic Republic of Congo. www.topix.net | 3/4/12 10:20 AM Cardinal Preaching Pope's Retreat Loses Nephew to Violence
A nephew of Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya, archbishop of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, was killed in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Feb. www.topix.net | 3/3/12 1:42 PM Congo-Kinshasa: Farmers' Organisations Slam New Agriculture Law
Kinshasa - Farmers' organisations in the Democratic Republic of Congo say the country's new Agriculture Law - enacted last December - could lead to many smallholder farmers losing their land. www.topix.net | 3/1/12 11:37 PM Congo-Kinshasa: Farmers' Organisations Slam New Agriculture Law
[IPS]
Kinshasa -
Farmers' organisations in the Democratic Republic of Congo say the country's new Agriculture Law - enacted last December - could lead to many smallholder farmers losing their land.
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3/1/12 12:35 PM
Congo-Kinshasa: Bemba's Lead Counsel Nkwebe Liriss Dies
[Bemba Trial Website]
Nkwebe Liriss, the lead counsel of Jean-Pierre Bemba's defense team, has passed away in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to a statement issued today by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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2/29/12 10:02 AM
Congo-Kinshasa: Alert On As Cholera Hits DRC
[New Times]
A cholera outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has seen government officials in Kigali locked up in discussions to prevent the disease from spreading to Rwanda.
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2/29/12 6:43 AM
UGANDA: DRC refugee influx stretching camp facilities
KAMPALA, 27 February 2012 (IRIN) - An influx of refugees fleeing a mix of increased post-election related violence and continued militia activity in parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is stretching the capacity of refugee camps in western Uganda to host them, say officials.
www.IRINnews.org |
2/27/12 9:44 PM
Congo-Kinshasa: New Refugee Influx Hits Uganda
[IRIN]
Kampala -
An influx of refugees fleeing a mix of increased post-election related violence and continued militia activity in parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is stretching the capacity of refugee camps in western Uganda to host them, say officials.
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2/27/12 2:08 PM
UGANDA: DRC refugee influx stretching camp facilities
KAMPALA 27 February 2012 (IRIN) - An influx of refugees fleeing a mix of increased post-election related violence and continued militia activity in parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is stretching the capacity of refugee camps in western Uganda to host them, say officials.
www.irinnews.org |
2/27/12 12:00 AM
Poulsen Cherishes DRC Friendly
[Daily News]
NATIONAL soccer team, Taifa Stars, head coach, Jan Poulsen, has cherished having an international friendly match against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), saying it will help him try different game approaches ahead of the 2013 African Nations Cup (AFCON) Qualifiers against Mozambique, scheduled for Wednesday next week in Dar es Salaam.
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2/23/12 9:07 AM
King Zwelithini lambastes 'unacceptable' DRC protests
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini lashed out at the conduct of expatriates from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday for their protest at Parliament last week. www.topix.net | 2/20/12 3:06 PM DRC: Untapped potential - some data
NAIROBI, 17 February 2012 (IRIN) - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) boasts sufficient arable land and water sources to produce food well beyond its own needs, yet it has the world's highest rates of malnutrition, as the following data illustrate:
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2/17/12 10:14 PM
Congo-Kinshasa: Untapped Potential - Some Data
[IRIN]
Nairobi -
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) boasts sufficient arable land and water sources to produce food well beyond its own needs, yet it has the world's highest rates of malnutrition, as the following data illustrate:
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2/17/12 3:38 PM
DRC: Untapped potential - some data
NAIROBI 17 February 2012 (IRIN) - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) boasts sufficient arable land and water sources to produce food well beyond its own needs, yet it has the world’s highest rates of malnutrition, as the following data illustrate:
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2/17/12 12:00 AM
Congo-Kinshasa: NGOs Call for Urgent Action in Congo
[OSISA]
Seven international non-governmental organisations have urged the international community to take urgent action to uphold democracy and humarn rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the post-election crisis shows no signs of abating.
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2/13/12 8:43 PM
Congo-Kinshasa: Goma - Students Rise Against Pollution
[RNW Africa]
Goma -
Tires have been burned and roadblocks erected on the main road leading to the University of Goma. For the past few days, students in Goma have been protesting against clouds of dust that have covered this city in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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2/8/12 2:53 PM
Congo-Kinshasa: Future Bleak for Aids Patients
[RNW Africa]
Kinshasa -
According to an alarming report published by nongovernmental organisation Doctors Without Borders (DWB), 85% of AIDS patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) do not have access to antiretroviral (ARV) treatment.
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2/7/12 3:05 PM
Congo-Kinshasa: Tension Grips Eastern City Amid Revolt Rumours
Tension remains high in the Democratic Republic of Congo's city of Goma after rumours of an attempted revolt went public. www.topix.net | 2/5/12 1:01 PM Congo-Kinshasa: Tension Grips Eastern City Amid Revolt Rumours
[Nation]
Kinshasa -
Tension remains high in the Democratic Republic of Congo's city of Goma after rumours of an attempted revolt went public.
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2/5/12 8:55 AM
Uganda People News: DRC militia raping women in Kisoro
The government has expressed concerned about militia groups from the Democratic Republic of Congo who are on rampage in western Uganda. www.topix.net | 2/4/12 4:04 PM Renewed Atrocities Threaten IDPs in Eastern DRC
UNHCR reports attacks on camps in North Kivu province province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
www.voanews.com |
2/3/12 7:48 PM
DRC: Alarm bells over poor funding for HIV treatment
NAIROBI/KINSHASA, 2 February 2012 (IRIN) - The lives of thousands of HIV-positive people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are at risk as the country faces declining donor funding and a severe shortage of HIV treatment, according to Médecins Sans Frontières.
www.IRINnews.org |
2/2/12 9:59 PM
Angola: Over 200 Refugees Arrive From DRC
[ANGOP]
Luau -
At least 213 Angolans who had taken refuge in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) returned Wednesday in the country after over 30 years in the neighbouring country.
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2/2/12 4:55 PM
DRC: Alarm bells over poor funding for HIV treatment
NAIROBI/KINSHASA, 2 February 2012 - The lives of thousands of HIV-positive people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are at risk as the country faces declining donor funding and a severe shortage of HIV treatment, according to Mdecins Sans Frontires . www.topix.net | 2/2/12 3:08 PM DRC: Alarm bells over poor funding for HIV treatment
NAIROBI/KINSHASA 02 February 2012 (IRIN) - The lives of thousands of HIV-positive people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are at risk as the country faces declining donor funding and a severe shortage of HIV treatment, according to Médecins Sans Frontières.
www.irinnews.org |
2/2/12 12:00 AM
DRC Army's Loyalties Uncertain Around Election
Recent elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, have highlighted the continuing power struggles between former rebel groups integrated into the Congolese army, prompting concerns about future stability and the government's lack of control over military units in the east of the country. www.topix.net | 1/30/12 9:00 AM Congo-Kinshasa: 85 Percent of Aids Patients Lack Treatment
CISA (Nairobi)-Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is alarmed by the situation of HIV/AIDS patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the lack of priority given by the Congolese authorities and the withdrawal of donors, all occurring as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis prepares to celebrate its tenth anniversary on 28 January.
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1/27/12 5:18 PM
Congo-Kinshasa: Kabila Party Leads Tshisekedi in DRC Parliamentary Poll
RFI (Paris)-Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila's party is leading the race for parliamentary seats, after a provisional overnight tally of votes cast in November polls. Kabila's PPRD party has captured 58 of the 432 seats counted so far in the 500-seat parliament.
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1/27/12 4:15 PM
Congo-Kinshasa: Ruling Party Leads Parliamentary Vote Count
Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila's party is leading the race for parliamentary seats, a provisional tally of votes cast in November polls showed overnight. www.topix.net | 1/27/12 11:48 AM DRC Army's Loyalties Uncertain Around Election
Recent elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, have highlighted the continuing power struggles between former rebel groups integrated into the Congolese army, prompting concerns about future stability and the government's lack of control over military units in the east of the country. www.topix.net | 1/27/12 2:23 AM Tshisekedi under 'house arrest'
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo have fired tear gas to disperse supporters of the opposition leader, Etienne Tshisekedi, in the capital, Kinshasa. www.topix.net | 1/26/12 7:05 PM Tshisekedi under 'house arrest'
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo fire tear gas to disperse supporters of the opposition leader, Etienne Tshisekedi - who is under virtual house arrest in the capital, Kinshasa.
www.bbc.co.uk |
1/26/12 6:32 PM
DRC - is DIRCO Lowering the Bar for Democracy in Africa?
DA (Cape Town)-For South Africa to maintain credibility as a principled voice in international debate, Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane needs to speak out against the flawed electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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1/26/12 10:59 AM
Violence Escalating in Eastern Country
OSISA (Johannesburg)-While attention in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been focused on the possibility of post-election violence in Kinshasa and other big cities, armed groups have increased their activities in the eastern part of the country, particularly in North Kivu and Katanga.
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1/26/12 10:26 AM
Congo-Kinshasa: No End in Sight to Post-Election Crisis
OSISA (Johannesburg)-The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently facing a major post-election crisis and urgent action is required at the national and international levels to prevent the whole country from gradually sinking into chaos.
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1/26/12 7:06 AM
Congo-Kinshasa: USG for Peacekeeping Operations, Hervé Ladsous, On Official Visit to Nation
Monusco (Kinshasa)-The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Hervé Ladsous, will be making an official visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) starting this Tuesday, 24 January 2012.
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1/25/12 11:52 AM
Refugee Returns to Start in April
IRIN (Nairobi)-Up to 120,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be helped to return home from the north of neighbouring Republic of Congo after more than two years.
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1/25/12 9:16 AM
Returnees From DRC Get Registered
ANGOP (Luanda)-The Angolans repatriated from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who arrived Sunday in Bengo province, had already done their civil registration at the Lifune Gathering Centre, Dande district.
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1/25/12 6:14 AM
DRC-CONGO: Refugee returns to start in April
BRAZZAVILLE, 24 January 2012 (IRIN) - Up to 120,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be helped to return home from the north of neighbouring Republic of Congo after more than two years.
www.IRINnews.org |
1/24/12 10:14 PM
DRC poll results postponed
The Democratic Republic of Congo's beleaguered electoral panel announced Tuesday that it was postponing "until further notice" the announcement of results of November parliamentary polls. www.topix.net | 1/24/12 9:08 PM DRC-CONGO: Refugee returns to start in April
BRAZZAVILLE 24 January 2012 (IRIN) - Up to 120,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be helped to return home from the north of neighbouring Republic of Congo after more than two years.
www.irinnews.org |
1/24/12 12:00 AM
Angola: Repatriated Citizens at Lifune Centre
ANGOP (Luanda)-The 179 Angolan citizens repatriated from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been accommodated at the Lifune shelter centre, in Dande district, northern Bengo province, on Sunday.
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1/23/12 8:03 AM
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi 'To Form Government' Next Week
Democratic Republic of Congo opposition chief Etienne Tshisekedi, who had proclaimed himself president-elect, said intends to form a government next week. www.topix.net | 1/21/12 1:55 PM |
KAMPALA, 27 February 2012 (IRIN) - An influx of refugees fleeing a mix of increased post-election related violence and continued militia activity in parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is stretching the capacity of refugee camps in western Uganda to host them, say officials.
NAIROBI, 17 February 2012 (IRIN) - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) boasts sufficient arable land and water sources to produce food well beyond its own needs, yet it has the world's highest rates of malnutrition, as the following data illustrate:
NAIROBI/KINSHASA, 2 February 2012 (IRIN) - The lives of thousands of HIV-positive people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are at risk as the country faces declining donor funding and a severe shortage of HIV treatment, according to Médecins Sans Frontières.
BRAZZAVILLE, 24 January 2012 (IRIN) - Up to 120,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be helped to return home from the north of neighbouring Republic of Congo after more than two years.