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DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes world’s 2nd-largest on record

Inside Africa Joshua Moracha Joshua Moracha -
The DR Congo Ebola outbreak has overtaken the country's 2018-2020 epidemic to become the second-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded globally. With more than 3,500 confirmed cases and over 1,500 deaths ...

Congo Announces FDLR Disarmament Deal as Rwanda Cries Foul Over Militia Protocol

Security & Conflict Faraji Daraja Faraji Daraja -
The Democratic Republic of Congo says a formal FDLR disarmament protocol signed with the Rwanda-linked militia fulfils a key obligation under the Washington Accords. Kigali has rejected the move as legally invalid, arguing Kinshasa is avoiding its commitment to dismantle the armed group.

Congolese Boxer Romeo Katompa Killed In Suspected Xenophobic Attack In Johannesburg

Sports Ifeanyichukwu Ogbodo Ifeanyichukwu Ogbodo -
Congolese boxer Romeo Katompa, known as Bololo, has died in Johannesburg in circumstances diaspora groups describe as a suspected xenophobic attack. Calls for an investigation are growing.

At least 20 killed as ADF attacks in eastern DRC batter Beni territory over four nights

Security & Conflict Joshua Moracha Joshua Moracha -
At least 20 civilians have been killed in a fresh wave of ADF attacks in eastern DRC, with militants targeting villages and commercial centres across North Kivu's Beni territory over four consecutive nights.

DR Congo and Senegal Suffer Cruel World Cup Exit After Squandering Big Leads

Sports Ifeanyichukwu Ogbodo Ifeanyichukwu Ogbodo -
DR Congo and Senegal endured a cruel World Cup exit after throwing away strong leads in dramatic Round of 32 clashes against England and Belgium, ending two promising African campaigns in heartbreaking fashion.
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