DR Congo

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Concerns over outbreak as Ebola spreads to city in north-west of DR Congo

The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has spread to a city, prompting fears of a worrying shift in the new outbreak in the north-west of the country.

Thu, 17 May, 2018

DR Congo crasks down on protests after dozens killed in clashes over election

Officials in DR Congo have vowed to round up those they say are responsible for violence and looting during street clashes this week over a delayed presidential election.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2016

At least 44 dead amid street clashes and election protests in DR Congo

More than 44 people have been killed in DR Congo in two days of street clashes between security forces and protesters against a delayed presidential election, a senior Human Rights Watch researcher said.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2016

DR Congo's former vice-president Jean-Pierre Bemba jailed for war crimes

Congolese former vice-president Jean-Pierre Bemba has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and sexual violence.

Tue, 21 Jun, 2016