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US President Joe Biden urges world to stop arming rival generals in Sudan

After 17 months of a devastating conflict in Sudan, US President Joe Biden calls on the world to stop arming the warring generals. Also, the government in DR Congo frees over 1,500 prisoners detained in the notorious Makala prison, weeks after an deadly attempted jailbreak from the facility. Plus, residents…

France 24 · Sep 24, 2024

Authorities told DRC's Makala prison was set to erupt before deadly riot

Congolese authorities were warned of a situation “on the verge of explosion” at the notorious Makala prison, which witnessed a deadly riot last week when inmates forced open locked wings, set fires and looted facilities. Letters from the prison’s director, seen by RFI, reveal the Justice Ministry was repeatedly told…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2024

Gunfire, gang rapes and missing inmates: Inside a deadly DRC jailbreak

A week after the escape attempt at Makala prison, many blame dire prison conditions for making a bad situation worse.

Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2024

Deadly Stampede In Congo Prison During Jailbreak Attempt

Tragic incident at Makala prison in Congo results in 129 deaths during a jailbreak attempt, highlighting challenges in the Congolese prison system.

Top News · Sep 3, 2024

Attempted jailbreak in DR Congo turns deadly

Several people have reportedly been killed during an attempted prison break in DR Congo. Gunshots rang out overnight at Makala prison in Kinshasa. It's the country's largest incarceration facility and has long been dangerously overcrowded.

France 24 · Sep 2, 2024

Gunfire heard in DRC’s biggest prison after attempted jailbreak

Authorities say the security forces have the situation under control, but the number of casualties is unclear.

Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2024