Tag: Congo
Emmanuel Macron’s tour continues in Gabon, Congo and the DRC
Boost to Emmanuel Macron’s African tour. This Friday, the French president will meet successively his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenço in Luanda, then Congolese Denis Sassou Nguesso in Brazzaville, before joining…
Central Africa: Congo conflict: Amnesty reports prove war crimes
Central Africa Congo conflict: Amnesty reports back up war crimes Amnesty International human rights experts see evidence of war crimes by the alleged Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group in eastern Congo.…
Mass of millions in the Congo: Francis’ urgent appeal for Africa
Status: 02/01/2023 5:32 p.m More than a million people celebrated Mass with Pope Francis in Kinshasa. He called for peace and reconciliation. The fact that he made the journey in…
Pope Francis in Congo: More than a million people at Mass
Status: 02/01/2023 2:35 p.m Pope Francis has traveled to Africa for the fifth time. He was received enthusiastically in the Congo capital of Kinshasa, and more than a million people…
Journey through DR Congo and South Sudan: Pope calls for end to violence
As of: 01/31/2023 8:57 p.m For six days, Pope Francis wants to campaign for peace in the DR Congo and in South Sudan. Upon his arrival, he called for an…
Video: Pope landed in Congo
STORY: Pope Francis arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday for a multi-day visit. He landed in the capital, Kinshasa. The 86-year-old pontiff, who has difficulty walking…
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Several dead after rebel attack
Status: 01/23/2023 3:21 p.m Rebels have attacked a village in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to authorities, at least 20 people were killed. Mass graves were discovered in…
United Nations: Mass graves found in Congo
Status: 01/19/2023 00:03 UN blue helmets have discovered two mass graves in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a total of 49 dead civilians, including children. There had previously…
Landslides: After heavy rains in Congo: number of victims rises to 120
landslides After heavy rains in the Congo: the number of victims rises to 120 According to the government, at least 120 people have died in the capital of the Democratic…
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Many dead in floods in Kinshasa
Status: 12/14/2022 8:21 am More than 100 people died in floods in the Congolese capital Kinshasa. Many houses were destroyed. President Tshisekedi blamed climate change and called for more international…