News: Republic of the Congo

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

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• October 20th 2009 – June 28th 2007
• June 25th 2007 – September 23rd 2006

Republic of the Congo: news

SA farmers to rent land in Congo

Tuesday, October 20th 2009, 17:41
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa

The Republic of Congo signs an agreement to lease 200,000 hectares of land to South African farmers.
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Scale of gorilla poaching exposed

Tuesday, September 15th 2009, 15:25
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo

An undercover investigation reveals that up to two gorillas are being killed and eaten each week in the Republic of Congo.
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Congo leader wins disputed poll

Wednesday, July 15th 2009, 19:06
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo
related places: Brazzaville

The veteran president of Congo-Brazzaville, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, wins a new term in office after a disputed poll.
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Congo polls close amid veto call

Sunday, July 12th 2009, 20:49
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Polls close in the Republic of Congo, amid low voter turnout and an opposition boycott based on fraud allegations.
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'Lightning' sparks panic in Congo

Wednesday, April 15th 2009, 9:01
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo
related places: Brazzaville

Lightning caused four explosions ahead of talks in Congo capital Brazzaville, the army says.
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Huge boost for lowland gorillas

Wednesday, August 6th 2008, 16:24
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo

A gorilla census in the Republic of Congo shows populations doing much better than expected.
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Ninja return ends in Congo chaos

Tuesday, September 11th 2007, 8:20
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo
related places: Brazzaville

Congo's former Ninja rebel leader does not return to Brazzaville, after helicopters swoop down on his men.
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Ninja leader due in Congo capital

Monday, September 10th 2007, 3:42
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo
related places: Brazzaville

The leader of Congo's "Ninja" rebels is expected to return to Brazzaville on Monday to take up an official post.
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Pygmies housed in Congo zoo

Friday, July 13th 2007, 19:18
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo
related places: Brazzaville

A Pan-African music festival is criticized for housing pygmy musicians in a tent in Brazzaville zoo.
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Congo's 'Ninja' leader ready for peace

Thursday, June 28th 2007, 12:46
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo

John James, in the Republic of Congo, meets the leader of the rebel "Ninjas."
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October 20th 2009 – June 28th 2007June 25th 2007 – September 23rd 2006