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DR Congo repatriates three US citizens convicted over failed coup
Al Jazeera
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Three United States citizens initially sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over a botched coup attempt have been repatriated after Kinshasa commuted their death sentences to life imprisonment last week. Congolese...
Heavy flooding in DRC capital Kinshasa kills at least 30
BusinessLIVE
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Kinshasa — About 30 people have died in flooding in Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital Kinshasa, the provincial health minister said on Sunday, as torrential rains over the weekend destroyed homes and roads. “The death toll is provisional, but...
DRC crisis: People trapped in climate of insecurity amidst clashes in Uvira - MSF
Panapress
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February 24, 2025
24 february 2025 - 09:33:11 MA 275 Views Panafrican News Agency Kinshasa, DRC (PANA) - Medical and humanitarian charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), is flagging security around the city of Uvira, in South Kivu province of Democratic Republic...
Around 30 dead in Congo capital flooding, authorities say
The Malaysian Star
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April 6, 2025
KINSHASA (Reuters) -Around 30 people have died in flooding in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa, the provincial health minister said on Sunday, as torrential rains over the weekend destroyed homes and roads. "The death toll is...
Flooding in DR Congo Leaves Dozens Dead and Homes Destroyed
News Central TV
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April 8, 2025
At least 33 people have lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, following devastating floods triggered by torrential rainfall. The floods caused widespread destruction, sweeping away homes and submerging entire...
Congo investigating mystery flu-like disease that's killed at least 71
CBS News
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Updated on: December 5, 2024 / 8:11 AM EST / CBS/AP Kinshasa, Congo - Congo's health minister said Thursday the country's government was on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people in recent weeks, nearly half of whom...
Torrential rains kill dozens in DR Congo
China Daily Global
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A resident carries a woman as others wade through floodwaters in the Ndjili district of Kinshasa, the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo on April 6, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] KINSHASA — Heavy downpours in the Democratic Republic of Congo's...
WATCH | About 30 dead in Kinshasa flooding, say DRC authorities
Daily Dispatch
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About 30 people have died in flooding in Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) capital Kinshasa, the provincial health minister said on Sunday, as torrential rains over the weekend destroyed homes and roads. "The death toll is provisional, but so...
Over 30 die from flashfloods in DRC capital Kinshasa
Eye Radio
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April 7, 2025
Author: Sebit Patrick | Published: 3 hours ago People walk through flooded streets in Kinshasa. April 4, 2025. (Photo credit: Associated Press). KINSHASA, DRC, (Eye Radio) – Around 30 people have died from flooding caused by torrential rains in...
Around 30 dead in DRC flooding — officials
Sun Online International
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Around 30 people have died in flooding in the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) capital, Kinshasa, the provincial health minister said, as torrential rains over the weekend destroyed homes and roads. "The death toll is provisional, but so far,...
Death toll from Kinshasa flooding rises to 33 as authorities rush to aid victims
United News of Bangladesh
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The number of confirmed deaths from severe flooding in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, rose to 33 on Monday, as emergency teams worked to evacuate and assist hundreds of residents trapped in their homes. Congolese...
Religious leaders minister amid violence in DR Congo
The Baptist Standard - Texas
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April 7, 2025
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (RNS)—Pastor Allan Ngwaba has been offering daily counseling sessions, both in churches and homes, to people affected by the violent conflict in the Congo. The professional counselor and pastor at Rivers...
DRC reportedly urges Chad to join forces against M23
Sun Online International
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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has asked Chad for military support to help fight a spiralling insurgency by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in its eastern provinces, Reuters news agency said, citing a Chadian official and a source at the Congolese...
Floods ravage Kinshasa: 30 dead and homes destroyed as Ndjili River bursts its banks
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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April 7, 2025
By: Deborah Pofara Luu Severe flooding triggered by torrential rains has wreaked havoc in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 30 people and causing widespread destruction. The Kinshasa overflowed late...
Around 30 dead in DR Congo capital flooding, authorities say
Azertag
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April 7, 2025
Baku, April 7, AZERTAC Around 30 people have died in flooding in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa, the provincial health minister said on Sunday, as torrential rains over the weekend destroyed homes and roads, according to Reuters....
Flood death toll 'around 30' in Congo
Otago Daily Times
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April 7, 2025
About 30 people have died in flooding in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa, the provincial health minister said on Sunday, as torrential rains over the weekend destroyed homes and roads. "The death toll is provisional, but so far...
At least 22 dead as floods devastate Congo’s capital, Kinshasa
The Express Tribune
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April 6, 2025
Listen to article At least 22 people have died following torrential rains that triggered major flooding in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to authorities. The disaster has paralysed transport in the city of...
Nigeria, Other African Countries Shut Clinics Over USAID Funding Cuts
Channels TV
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April 15, 2025
As clouds gather and humidity rises across west Africa, whose annual rains bring an uptick of deadly, malaria-carrying mosquitoes, Musa Adamu Ibrahim, a nurse, is sitting at home, unemployed. In Nigeria — home to 30 percent of the world’s annual...
USAID cuts leave African health systems in crisis as malaria, cholera surge
Punch
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April 15, 2025
As clouds gather and humidity rises across West Africa, whose annual rains bring an uptick of deadly, malaria-carrying mosquitoes, Musa Adamu Ibrahim, a nurse, is sitting at home, unemployed. In Nigeria — home to 30 percent of the world’s annual...
Torrential rains kill dozens in DR Congo capital
The Daily Sentinel - Colorado
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Heavy downpours in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa have killed around 30 people while wreaking havoc across the central African megacity, an official told AFP on Sunday. After the rain poured down overnight from Friday to...