Congo

M23 Rebels Capture Goma, Triggering Mass Panic in Eastern Congo

27 Jan 2025

M23 rebels, reportedly backed by Rwanda, claimed they captured Goma early on Monday. This occurred just before the 48-hour deadline they set for the Congolese army to surrender expired. Following the capture, the rebels urged Goma residents to stay calm. Additionally, they called on the Congolese soldiers to assemble at...

“Deadly Mystery Flu Strikes Congo: Government on High Alert as Dozens Succumb to Unknown Disease”

06 Dec 2024

A mysterious flu-like disease has emerged in southwestern Congo, prompting a heightened alert from the government and health authorities. Between November 10 and November 25, 2024, the disease caused at least 67 confirmed deaths, with some reports estimating up to 143 fatalities in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province....

Watch: Congo Mountain Collapse Unveils Tons of Copper, Here’s What Happened Next

19 Nov 2024

A mountain collapse in the Democratic Republic of Congo has unveiled significant copper reserves, sparking conversations around colonialism and resource exploitation. Viral footage of the event, which occurred in the mineral-rich Katanga region, shows a dramatic landslide as boulders tumble down, prompting nearby onlookers to flee for safety. Congo’s Copper...

Torrential rains bring widespread damage in Congo, claiming above 175 lives

07 May 2023

Torrential rains in the Central African nation Congo have caused extensive damage of people's life and property. It has created havoc among the people of the nation, severe rains have destroyed numerous villages across the country, and overall 175 people lost their lives so far, as per the report by...