News: Democratic Republic of the Congo

We have started to collect the most important news related to Democratic Republic of the Congo in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Democratic Republic of the Congo – overview

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• December 2nd 2009 – October 16th 2009
• October 14th 2009 – July 12th 2009
• July 8th 2009 – March 1st 2009
• February 27th 2009 – January 22nd 2009
• January 21st 2009 – December 6th 2008
• December 5th 2008 – November 17th 2008
• November 16th 2008 – November 6th 2008
• November 6th 2008 – October 29th 2008
• October 28th 2008 – September 9th 2008
• September 8th 2008 – June 8th 2008
• June 7th 2008 – March 16th 2008
• February 20th 2008 – December 4th 2007
• December 3rd 2007 – October 16th 2007
• October 15th 2007 – September 6th 2007
• September 5th 2007 – August 1st 2007
• July 31st 2007 – May 25th 2007
• May 23rd 2007 – February 6th 2007
• February 1st 2007 – November 25th 2006
• November 24th 2006 – October 27th 2006
• October 27th 2006 – September 8th 2006
• September 5th 2006 – July 27th 2006
• July 26th 2006 – May 30th 2006
• May 24th 2006 – January 29th 2006
• January 24th 2006 – November 29th 2005

Democratic Republic of the Congo: news

Congo troops bar UN and aid staff

Wednesday, January 21st 2009, 16:55
related countries: Rwanda

Congolese soldiers bar UN and aid staff from an area where an operation with Rwandan troops is ongoing against a Hutu militia.
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Rwandan soldiers enter DR Congo

Tuesday, January 20th 2009, 16:46
related countries: Rwanda

Rwandan troops enter eastern DR Congo for a joint operation with Congolese forces against a Rwandan Hutu militia.
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DR Congo cancels timber contracts

Monday, January 19th 2009, 20:55

The DR Congo government cancels nearly 60% of contracts to cut timber in the world's second-largest tropical rainforest.
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LRA rebels 'torch crowded church'

Monday, January 19th 2009, 12:35
related countries: Uganda

Uganda's rebel Lord's Resistance Army reportedly sets fire to a crowded church in DR Congo.
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DR Congo rebel faction ends fight

Saturday, January 17th 2009, 9:08
related places: Some

A dissident faction of the main Tutsi rebel group in DR Congo lays down its weapons.
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DR Congo doctor is 'top African'

Wednesday, January 14th 2009, 11:57
related countries: Nigeria

A Congolese doctor is awarded the first African of the Year by a Nigerian paper for his work for rape victims.
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Court hears of Bemba 'war crimes'

Monday, January 12th 2009, 14:55
related places: Bemba

War crimes judges start hearing evidence against a militia led by Congolese ex-Vice-President Jean-Pierre Bemba.
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Rwanda's army chief in DR Congo

Thursday, January 8th 2009, 17:40
related countries: Rwanda

The head of Rwanda's army and a UN mediator meet the DR Congo leader to discuss resolving the conflict in the east.
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Congo rebels back 'ousted' chief

Tuesday, January 6th 2009, 17:14

Rebel commanders in eastern DR Congo pledge loyalty to Gen Nkunda after claims he had been toppled.
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Ebola alert shuts Angolan border

Tuesday, January 6th 2009, 5:05
related countries: Angola

Angola closes its borders with DR Congo to stem the spread of the deadly virus Ebola.
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DR Congo rebels 'oust Gen Nkunda'

Monday, January 5th 2009, 21:51

Officers in eastern DR Congo's main rebel group say they have ousted leader Gen Laurent Nkunda - a claim he denies.
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Christmas massacres 'kill 400'

Tuesday, December 30th 2008, 12:19
related countries: Uganda

Some 400 Congolese have been killed by Ugandan rebels since Christmas, an aid agency says.
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Ugandan LRA 'in church massacre'

Monday, December 29th 2008, 16:31
related countries: Uganda

Uganda's army accuses LRA rebels of hacking to death 45 civilians in a church in DR Congo.
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Ebola death toll up in DR Congo

Monday, December 29th 2008, 13:48

Eleven people have now died in an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo province of West Kasai, say aid workers.
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New mandate for DR Congo UN force

Tuesday, December 23rd 2008, 3:54

The UN extends the mandate of its peacekeeping force in DR Congo, boosting its powers to protect civilians.
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Uganda 'strikes LRA rebel camps'

Sunday, December 21st 2008, 12:08
related countries: Uganda

More than 70% of Ugandan rebel camps in northern DR Congo have been destroyed in an offensive, Uganda's government says.
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Armies 'strike at Uganda rebels'

Sunday, December 14th 2008, 17:59
related countries: Uganda

Uganda, DR Congo and Sudan launch a joint strike against LRA rebels.
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Rwandan aide 'backs Congo rebels'

Friday, December 12th 2008, 22:45
related countries: Rwanda

An advisor to Rwandan President Paul Kagame plays a role in financing Tutsi rebels in eastern DR Congo, says a UN report.
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DR Congo rebels 'stalling talks'

Thursday, December 11th 2008, 11:56

Rebel delegates at talks to end the DR Congo conflict are too junior, the UN mediator says.
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UN 'accuses Rwanda and DR Congo'

Thursday, December 11th 2008, 3:20
related countries: Rwanda

Rwanda and DR Congo have both been directly helping rebels fighting in eastern DR Congo, says a draft UN report.
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EU split on Congo troop mission

Monday, December 8th 2008, 16:47

European foreign ministers have been unable to agree over calls to send troops to the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Ugly scars of war in DR Congo

Saturday, December 6th 2008, 11:54

David Loyn visits a village in the Democratic Republic of Congo where rival armies have been snatching children to fight for them.
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