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WHO ‘deeply concerned’ at the scale of Congo’s Ebola outbreak

Congolese authorities say at least 131 deaths and 500 cases have been recorded in Congo Ebola outbreak.

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What we know about Congo's new Ebola outbreak

Congo’s new Ebola outbreak has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far.

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65 dead in Congo Ebola outbreak, Africa health agency says

Congo is suffering a new Ebola outbreak with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far, according to the Africa CDC.

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DR Congo and M23 sign Doha Framework for peace talks

Delegations from both sides said the document creates eight protocols that will be negotiated individually in the coming weeks.

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France puts former DRC rebel leader on trial over wartime atrocities

The landmark trial is only possible because of a French law which allows its courts to try suspected crimes against humanity that took place overseas.

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At least 193 people killed in two separate boat accidents in DR Congo

Boat accidents have become increasingly more frequent in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as many people opt for this more affordable mode of transportation. These wooden vessels are frequently overloaded and often not equipped with life jackets.

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IS group-linked militants slaughter 60 people in eastern DR Congo

A local official says the Allied Democratic Force (ADF) targeted residents attending a burial in the country's North Kivu province.

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Goma reburial held for beatified officer murdered for refusing bribe

The remains of a Congolese customs officer beatified by the Vatican for refusing a bribe were reburied on Tuesday in a cathedral in eastern Congo’s Goma.

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DR Congo and Rwanda sign peace deal in Washington

It is hoped that the US-brokered agreement will end decades of violence in DRC's mineral-rich east.

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World Refugee Day: Why the Dance4refugees campaign matters

International dance icon Jeny Bonsenge, also known as Jeny BSG, launched a dance challenge earlier this month as a call to action in support of refugees. In the run-up to World Refugee Day, she spoke to Euronews about her motivation to work with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

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DR Congo and Rwanda set to sign US-brokered peace deal

The provisional agreement aimed at ending fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to be signed on 27 June.

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M23 rebels accused of 'possible war crimes' in eastern DR Congo

The NGO made the claims against the Rwandan-backed group in a new report published on Tuesday.

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DR Congo votes to lift immunity of former President Joseph Kabila

Current leader Felix Tshisekedi accuses his predecessor of helping the M23 rebels in the war-torn east of the country, allegations Kabila denies.

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At least 50 dead after boat catches fire in DRC, officials say

Boat accidents are common in the central African country, where late-night travels and overcrowded vessels are often blamed.

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Have Belgian troops been deployed in the DRC?

Belgium has denied claims that it has sent troops to engage rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, amid a diplomatic spat between Belgium and Rwanda.

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Flooding in Kinshasa leaves at least 33 dead and hundreds displaced

Heavy rains in Kinshasa caused the Ndjili River to overflow, killing 33 people and displacing hundreds as floodwaters damaged homes and key infrastructure.