News: Republic of the Congo

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• 'Lightning' sparks panic in Congo – France to probe Congo 'massacre'
• Huge boost for lowland gorillas – Scale of gorilla poaching exposed

Republic of the Congo: news

'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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Congo activists fined for forgery

Wednesday, December 27th 2006, 15:29
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Congo-Brazzaville sentences two anti-corruption activists, in a trial criticised as politically motivated.
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Congo burial for explorer Brazza

Tuesday, October 3rd 2006, 12:53
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, France
related places: Brazzaville, Pierre

The remains of Pierre de Brazza, the founder of modern day Congo, are reburied in Brazzaville.
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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 mass jail break-out

Wednesday, January 24th 2007, 14:51
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Some 200 inmates escape from jail in the Republic of Congo - reportedly in a row over poor food.
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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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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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Counting begins in Congo election

Monday, June 25th 2007, 4:05
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Counting is under way in Congo's parliamentary polls, amid reports of low turn-out and administrative mistakes.
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Final return to Congo

Saturday, September 23rd 2006, 11:00
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo
related places: Brazzaville

The remains of European explorer Pietro Di Brazza are being taken to Brazzaville.
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France to probe Congo 'massacre'

Wednesday, January 10th 2007, 18:48
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, France

A French probe into the disappearance of hundreds of people in the Republic of Congo is to be reopened.
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'Lightning' sparks panic in Congo – France to probe Congo 'massacre'Huge boost for lowland gorillas – Scale of gorilla poaching exposed