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Aid groups sound alarm over escalating DR Congo violence | In Pictures News
Civilians facing bombs, thousands forced to flee and lost children – aid organisations have again sounded the alarm over the…
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Ukraine nuclear power plant update, DR Congo flood response, impact of US terrorism designations — Global Issues
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi took stock of the safety and security situation at the plant as part of…
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UN official condemns attacks in Ukraine, DR Congo faces fresh fighting and devastating floods — Global Issues
The morning assault reportedly involved Russian-fired missiles and drones which hit six Ukrainian regions leaving at least five dead. The…
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Drought in Ethiopia, peacekeepers wounded in DR Congo, deadly strike on Ukraine aid workers — Global Issues
Drought is ravaging communities in Afar, Amhara, Tigray and Oromia, as well as the Southern and South West Ethiopia Peoples’…
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Dozens killed in Mali ‘summary executions’, Ukraine update, civilian protection in DR Congo, Haiti human rights — Global Issues
The alleged massacre happened in Welingara village in the Nara region of central Mali on 26 January. Some 30 civilians…
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Congo flood response, tourism bounces back, alert over Sudan’s ancient pyramids — Global Issues
Some 1.8 million people have been impacted by torrential downpours that have dumped double the usual amount of rainfall on…
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UN says all peacekeepers will leave DR Congo by end of 2024 | United Nations News
In first phase of the withdrawal, about 2,000 UN troops will leave the restive eastern areas by the end of…
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COVID risk still high, massive Congo flood displacement, concern over Sri Lanka drugs crackdown — Global Issues
The virus is still circulating globally but relatively few countries are following infections closely, meaning the actual threat due to…
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Is Democratic Republic of Congo on the path to renewed violence? | TV Shows
Opposition wants the presidential vote annulled and is planning mass protests. Almost a week on from elections in Democratic Republic…
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DR Congo votes on second day of chaotic general elections | Elections News
The vote across Africa’s second-largest country was derailed on Wednesday over logistical issues. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)…
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