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DRC residents repaint buildings for the arrival of the Belgian king

On a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, King Philippe of Belgium and his wife will spend the day in Bukavu on Sunday 12 June, the last stop on their trip before returning to Brussels on Monday. The authorities have demanded that all houses on the King's route be repainted.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Belgian king expresses 'deepest regrets' for wounds inflicted in Congo

Philippe also offered a traditional mask of the Suku people to Congo's national museum that has been held for decades by Belgium's Royal Museum for Central Africa.

Rwanda

Rwanda and DRC tensions of 'grave concern', African Union leader says

The latest tensions between the two countries came after Congolese forces and the M23 paramilitary group skirmished on several fronts this week in North Kivu, a war-torn eastern province of the DRC

Focus

"A land of opportunity": The DRC promotes its potential in Dubai

In partnership with Ministère de la Communication et Médias de la RDC

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is known for its mining and agriculture industries but it’s also steeped in rich culture and heritage. Focus visits the DRC's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

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Nature

Inside the gorilla sanctuary: Congo’s haven for wounded animals

A refuge hidden among the trees of a Congolese national park is providing hope for some of the world’s most endangered primates

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo arrests two suspects over killing of Italian ambassador

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say the main suspect is still at large.

Belgium

Women taken from African mums sue Belgium for crimes against humanity

The five women, all born between 1945 and 1950, filed their lawsuit last year amid growing demands that Belgium reassesses its colonial past.

Eco-Innovation

How Apple is embracing the circular economy to become carbon neutral

We spoke to Apple's Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives about the company's sustainability plans.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Italian ambassador to DR Congo killed in attack on UN convoy

The Italian ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and an Italian carabineri police officer were killed on Monday while traveling in the DRC in a UN convoy, the Foreign Ministry said.

United Kingdom

Meet the Congolese ex-asylum seeker soon to lead a Scottish university

Human rights lawyer Debora Kayembe will become rector of the University of Edinburgh in March.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak after death of woman

This is the 12th outbreak in conflict-ridden Congo since the virus was first discovered in the country in 1976.

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Raging floodwaters become deadly in Democratic Republic of Congo

At least 25 people have been killed by flooding in eastern Congo, the administrator of Uvira territory in South Kivu province, Kiza Muhato, told The Associated Press.

World

Education, arts and crafts in this episode

On the show, Edtech solution in the DRC where a platform is providing children with access to digital lessons and transforming the school experience.

Netherlands

DRC's Bosco Ntaganda jailed for 30 years for war crimes

The former Congolese military leader was sentenced after a trial at the International Criminal Court in The Hague on Thursday.

Focus

Democratic Republic of Congo boosts business ties with Japan

In partnership with ANAPI

The DRC's Félix Tshisekedi was one African leader attending the TICAD summit - the first Congolese head of state to attend. And he made no secret of his reasons.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Why has WHO declared Ebola emergency a year after outbreak started?

The World Health Organisation declared Ebola a public health emergency of international concern on Thursday.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Watch: One country's trash is musical treasure in DRC

A rubbish dump may seem an odd place to seek inspiration, but not for band Fulu Muziki.

World

Madagascar's last erotic sculptor

On this edition of Inspire Africa, Jerry Bambi explores erotic funerary art amongst the Sakalava people in Madagascar.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

WHO stops short of declaring Ebola outbreak a global emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) determined for the third time that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not a "public health emergency of international concern".

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Ebola crisis 'accelerating' says field coordinator in DR Congo

The World Health Organization is set to decide whether or not to declare Ebola a public health emergency Friday after a 5-year-old died in Uganda.