Congo

Disease linked to bat consumption claims over 50 lives in Democratic Republic of Congo

The WHO warns that the overlap of a second outbreak in the village of Bomate, starting February 9, has intensified the crisis.

Sasha Chanoff, right, reviews a case with a staff worker and a refugee client

As winds shift against immigrants, refugee resettlement advocate Sasha Chanoff steps up

At a time of rising populism and increasing opposition worldwide to immigration from countries wracked by poverty and civil war, Chanoff says his work is more urgent than ever.

By LARRY LUXNER/JTA
22/01/2025
  Illustration of China's gold mining in Congo

China Gold Mining Threatens Congo's Precious Ecosystem

In Congo's protected Okapi Wildlife Reserve, a Chinese gold mining operation decimates forests, threatens rare species, and devastates local communities, raising urgent global conservation questions.

By ERAN TAL
16/12/2024

Belgian state held accountable for colonial-era abduction of mixed-race children

The ruling overturned a 2021 one that had determined that the case was time-barred.

By REUTERS
02/12/2024

Three US citizens sentenced to death in Congo over role in failed coup

All three were found guilty of criminal conspiracy, terrorism and other charges, and sentenced to death in a ruling read out on live TV.

By REUTERS
13/09/2024

Deadly new strain of monkeypox in Africa virus raises concerns of spread

Since 2023, the Congo has reported an unprecedented number of infections, which has begun to spread to other countries. However, no cases outside of the continent have been reported so far.

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