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DR Congo gov't, M23 rebels peace talks resume in Uganda
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 4/8/2013 11:01:14 PM Talks aimed at ending fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between government troops and the M23 rebels resumed in the Ugandan capital Kampala on Monday after a long lull.

DR Congo rebel infight forces hundreds to flee to Rwanda
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 3/18/2013 10:54:59 PM Hundreds of the rebel M23 group in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) fled to neighboring Rawanda after days of infight between two factions, according to information monitored here on Saturday.

Africa's Great Lake region leader sign DR Congo peace deal
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 2/24/2013 8:09:14 PM Africa's Great Lakes region leaders signed an agreement here Sunday on a solution to the crisis in the eastern province of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).

DR Congo Fishermen in L. Edward say harassed by Mai Mai militia
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 2/3/2013 1:06:30 PM Fishermen in the troubled province of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) are being harassed by an armed group known as Mai Mai militia in a sign of continued insecurity in the Central African Republic.

Signing postponed for DR Congo peace roadmap
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 1/28/2013 2:42:52 PM Heads of state from the Great Lakes region and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on Monday postponed the signing of the roadmap to peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC).

Rights Groups in DRC Want a National Peace Dialogue
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 1/25/2013 10:39:16 PM Human rights activists in the Democratic Republic of Congo have called for an immediate halt to the negotiations in Kampala, Uganda, between the DRC government and the M23 rebels. Two of the DRC's leading rights groups say they want a national dialogue to replace the talks.

Ministerial Meeting on the deployment plan of the Neutral International Force for eastern DRC
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 1/8/2013 9:17:57 PM

ICC acquits Congolese armed group leader
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 12/18/2012 11:46:08 PM The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague today acquitted Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui, who had been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The Devastating Crisis in Eastern Congo
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 12/13/2012 1:06:03 AM

Yellow fever in the Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 12/13/2012 12:59:20 AM The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Congo is launching an emergency mass-vaccination campaign against yellow fever in Ewo District in Cuvette-Ouest region, beginning next week.

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SADC considers possibilities to deploy troops in eastern DRC, says Tanzanian President
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 11/20/2012 10:11:20 PM The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) is considering the possibilities of deploying troops in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a last resort to save millions of people who are suffering from the ongoing fight between rebels and the government, Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete said on Tuesday.
DR Congo opposed to removal from U.S. opportunity list
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 12/23/2010 11:00:36 AM The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), through its Communication Minister Lambert Mende, has reacted angrily to the country's removal from the U. S. program of "African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)", a program which allows African countries to export products to the United States.
Republic of Congo to create three special economic zones
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 11/24/2010 8:09:27 AM The Republic of Congo is planning to create three special economic zones under a government program to diversify the Central African country's economy, the government has announced.
Canada cancels Republic of Congo's debts
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 5/29/2010 9:28:34 AM Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced Friday that the Government of Canada will forgive nearly 24 million Canadian dollars (about 22.86 million U. S. dollars) owed by the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) through the Canadian Debt Initiative (CDI).
DR Congo minister says southern African countries move to single visa zone
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 2/28/2010 8:49:25 AM The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) opened a ministerial meeting here on Thursday to discuss ways to establish a single visa zone.

 
Critical humanitarian situation throughout entire east of Democratic Republic of Congo
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 12/1/2012 11:19:22 AM An already fragile humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has deteriorated further after the border city of Goma fell to M23 rebels last week with hundreds of people injured and thousands displaced from their homes.
AIDS Advocacy Group says U.N. has Failed Congolese Women
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 9/22/2010 7:54:57 AM An international HIV/AIDS advocacy group says the United Nations has failed the women of the Democratic Republic of Congo. AIDS-Free World says it’s time for the U.N. to stop passing resolutions on the Congo and take action.
DR Congo refugees protest against poor treatment by UN staff
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 9/20/2010 12:41:34 PM More than 100 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) sheltering in the Republic of Congo have been protesting against poor treatment since Thursday in front of the offices of the UNHCR in Brazzaville.
Congolese Refugees Demand More Food in Burundi
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 9/17/2010 7:32:03 AM Around the world, the UN's World Food Program, or WFP, provides food to about 90 million people per year, almost two thirds of whom are children. Working in 73 countries this year, the WFP plans to provide about 3.7 million tons of food to those unable to produce or obtain enough food for themselves and their families.
UN, Congo snagged on timing of peacekeeper exit
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 5/17/2010 8:26:39 PM KINSHASA - The United Nations insisted on Saturday any pull-out of peacekeepers from Democratic Republic of Congo would depend on security conditions, while the central African state stuck to an end-2011 deadline.
 
Congo to play Swaziland for CAN 2012 qualifiers
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 10/7/2010 10:56:14 PM Congo will play Swaziland on 10 October 2010 at the Massamba-Débat stadium for the return leg of the 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifiers to be jointly hosted by Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, APA learns here on Thursday from the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT).
DRC qualifies for 2nd round of FIFA Under-20 women’s World Cup qualifiers
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 12/27/2009 9:53:19 PM The DR Congo Under-20 national women’s team has qualified for the second round of qualifiers for the World Cup after their victory Sunday at the « Stade des Martyrs » of Kinshasa against their counterparts from the Central African Republic (2-0) at the second leg in the first round.
 
DR Congo rebel infight forces hundreds to flee to Rwanda
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 3/18/2013 10:54:59 PM Hundreds of the rebel M23 group in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) fled to neighboring Rawanda after days of infight between two factions, according to information monitored here on Saturday.
Signing postponed for DR Congo peace roadmap
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 1/28/2013 2:42:52 PM Heads of state from the Great Lakes region and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on Monday postponed the signing of the roadmap to peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC).
Rights Groups in DRC Want a National Peace Dialogue
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 1/25/2013 10:39:16 PM Human rights activists in the Democratic Republic of Congo have called for an immediate halt to the negotiations in Kampala, Uganda, between the DRC government and the M23 rebels. Two of the DRC's leading rights groups say they want a national dialogue to replace the talks.
Ministerial Meeting on the deployment plan of the Neutral International Force for eastern DRC
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 1/8/2013 9:17:57 PM
ICC acquits Congolese armed group leader
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 12/18/2012 11:46:08 PM The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague today acquitted Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui, who had been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
 
Africa's Great Lake region leader sign DR Congo peace deal
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 2/24/2013 8:09:14 PM Africa's Great Lakes region leaders signed an agreement here Sunday on a solution to the crisis in the eastern province of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).
Youths occupy important place within Francophonie countries: IOF official
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 10/12/2012 1:22:09 AM The general administrator of the International Organization of the Francophonie (IOF) Clement Duhaime told Xinhua in an interview on Thursday, that the youths occupy a special position within the Francophonie world.
Gunmen from Congo kill 36 at pub in Burundi
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 9/21/2011 12:23:24 AM Armed men from Congo burst into a pub in the central African nation of Burundi and killed 36 people, an official said Monday. One wounded man said an attacker yelled: "Make sure there's no survivors."
Australian PM's special envoy visits DR Congo
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 8/8/2011 12:22:28 PM The special envoy of the Australian prime minister to the francophonie, Sir Willian Fischer, is paying an official visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) to seek better ties and cooperation.
DR Congo shuts embassy in Prague
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 1/7/2011 12:37:15 PM The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has decided to close its embassy in Prague in the Czech Republic for budgetary reasons.
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