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Mystery disease kills dozens in Congo – what we know so far

A “mystery disease” recently struck the south-western corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), killing between 67 and 143 people over two weeks. The disease was reported to cause flu-like symptoms of fever, headache, cough and anaemia.

The Conversation

Mystery illness claims more than 140 lives in remote DRC province

An unknown disease has killed at least 143 people in Democratic Republic of Congo's southwestern Kwango province, with local officials warning the death toll will continue to rise.

Radio France Internationale

143 deaths linked to illness in DRC

Many victims are children. The WHO is reportedly sending a team to investigate

Salon

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WHO is investigating mystery illness behind 12 dozen deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Between 67 and 143 people in the DRC have died of an unknown, flu-like disease, officials have said.

LiveScience

Biden in Angola: What’s behind the last-ditch Africa trip?

It’s a chance to redeem his legacy in Africa, say experts. But it won’t be easy.

Al Jazeera

DRC and Rwanda give backing for peace deal in eastern DRC

Angolan negotiators say the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a document that could lead to a lasting peace in eastern DRC.

Radio France Internationale

Weekly Must-Read: China Digs In to Boost Mining in Democratic Republic of Congo

Booming metals demand from EVs and AI dangle riches for Chinese, DRC companies

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Frontline mpox responders need support

More donations should go directly to local organizations in Africa to prevent mpox from becoming the next pandemic

Salon

Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat review – superb study of how jazz got caught between the cold war and the CIA

Johan Grimonprez’s fascinating documentary uses the assassination of DRC prime minister Patrice Lumumba to launch a dizzying look into the politics of jazz in the 1950s and 60s

The Guardian - UK

Which animals carry mpox? Our study identified African forest dwelling rodents as one source

Mpox is a disease caused by the highly infectious monkeypox virus. It’s quite easily passed on from one person to another. But it originally came from infected animals.

The Conversation

‘I went to war. It was a nightmare’: how children have become ‘cannon fodder’ in DRC’s endless conflict

Driven mostly by poverty, children as young as 10 have been enlisted by the country’s militias, while NGOs try to reach and reintegrate those who escape

The Guardian - UK

TB in Africa: global report shows successes, but Nigeria and DRC remain important hotspots

The World Health Organization’s 2024 Global Tuberculosis report reveals a sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the world’s most infectious disease: persistent poverty in high burden countries; increased rates of infection among vulnerable populations; the inability to find and treat all missing cases; and funding shortfalls.

The Conversation

Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group seeks local power in DRC, not just control over mining operations

The violence wrought by the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23 Movement is often narrowly framed as intended to control eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s resource-rich mining sites. The rebel group launched its most recent offensive in 2021 and currently controls vast territories in the south-east of North Kivu province, surrounding and…

The Conversation

DRC launches first mpox vaccination drive in efforts to curb outbreak

The vaccine will first be given to health workers and those with existing health issues.

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DR Congo Launches Mpox Vaccination Drive, Hoping To Curb Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of an mpox epidemic, launched a vaccination campaign against the virus on Saturday in the eastern city of Goma, AFP journalists said.

Al Jazeera

At least 78 people killed after boat capsizes in DRC

At least 58 rescued, as official warns death toll could rise after boat carrying 278 people sinks.

Radio France Internationale

DR Congo seeks justice and reparations for Rwanda’s role in conflict

The Democratic Republic of Congo has brought a case against Rwanda to the East African Court of Justice, accusing it of "violating its sovereignty and national integrity" in the volatile eastern DRC. The court's first task is to determine if it has jurisdiction over the case.

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DR Congo accuses Rwanda of aiding armed groups in East African court case

DRC accuses Rwanda of violating its sovereignty and territorial integrity by sending troops to help armed groups.

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Radio France Internationale

Rwandan forces and M23 rebels accused of shelling civilians in DR Congo

The NGO Human Rights Watch has accused the Rwandan army and the M23 armed group of "indiscriminately bombing" displacement camps around Goma, the capital of North Kivu, as unrest in the eastern DRC intensifies.

The Guardian - UK

Rwandan forces and M23 rebels shelled refugee camps in DRC, report claims

Human Rights Watch alleges potential violation of international human rights law on many occasions this year

The Conversation

War affects girls and boys differently: what we found in our study of children in the DRC

War has become a regular part of life for many children. Millions are victims and witnesses to the horrors of war. Recent estimates by researchers at the Peace Research Institute Oslo show that one in six children globally lives in a conflict zone, and Africa has the highest number of…

France 24

Brussels summons Congolese ambassador over Belgian death sentence

A series of death sentences in a coup trial in DRC is causing a stir both inside the country and abroad. Also, Zimbabwe has followed Namibia in announcing plans to slaughter hundreds of wild elephants and other animals in a bid to tackle the fallout from severe regional drought. And…

The Guardian - US

Families of Americans ensnared in DRC coup plot assert their innocence

Young Americans face death penalty for ‘amateurish’ assault in Congo that was led by one of their fathers

France 24

Al Qaeda-affiliated group claims responsibility for Mali attack

JNIM insurgents claim responsibility for a dawn raid in Bamako that targeted a military training school and airport. It is still unclear if there were any casualties. Meanwhile, DR Congo has inaugurated its first-ever data centre. The banks of servers will store government and commercial data. Finally, in a bid…

Salon

3 Americans sentenced to death for coup

The State Department said it would monitor appeals proceedings, but didn't declare the three wrongfully convicted

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