DRC

Mapping Climate Vulnerability: Why Poverty and Exclusion Must Shape Adaptation Plans

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The World Bank’s 2025 report, “Understanding Social Vulnerability for More Effective Climate Strategies: Lessons from CCDRs in Southern and Eastern Africa,” presents a powerful synthesis of climate risk and social inequality across eight countries, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, and South Africa. Developed in collaboration with institutions … Read more

DR Congo steps up anthrax outbreak response with WHO support-Xinhua

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KINSHASA, May 1 (Xinhua) — Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO), have intensified emergency measures in response to an outbreak of anthrax in the eastern province of North Kivu, the WHO said in a statement on Thursday. According to the DRC Ministry … Read more

Ship Fire in Congo Kills 148

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Congo river Disaster: Hundreds Feared Dead⁤ in Ship Fire Updated⁣ 12:18 a.m. ⁣EDT, April 19, 2025 A ship engulfed in flames. Source: x.com/kstvug KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of ‍Congo (AP) — A devastating accident involving a ship on ⁢the Congo River is feared to have claimed‍ the lives of hundreds of people.⁢ The vessel caught fire … Read more

SAMIDRC troops to withdraw by road through Rwanda

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Reopening Goma Airport is a short term aim of a joint EAC/SADC effort to end fighting in eastern DR Congo. Withdrawal of the terminated Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – to start on as yet unspecified date – will be by road. This is a point from discussion … Read more

SAMIDRC and M23 reach agreement on withdrawal of SADC troops and equipment

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Maj Gen Sultani Makenga, Military Coordinator AFC/M23, and Maj Gen Ibrahim M Mhona during agreement signing in Goma. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has reached an agreement with M23 rebels to facilitate the withdrawal of SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) troops and equipment from Goma. A communique was signed in … Read more

Mysterious illness kills over 50 in DRC amid escalating violence

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A mysterious illness has claimed the lives of at least 53 people in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), raising alarm among health officials. The outbreak, which began on Jan. 21, has infected 419 people, with doctors noting that death follows symptom onset within 48 hours in most cases—an unusually rapid progression. Serge Ngalebato, the … Read more

Parliament to debate SANDF deaths in eastern DRC as tensions rise with Rwanda

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Parliament is set to debate the situation in the DRC involving SA troops.(PresidencyZA/X, Formerly Twitter) Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once. Source link

SA Air Force top brass playing golf amid deadly DRC conflict ‘the height of disrespect’ – DA

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Armored vehicles belonging to the South Africa National Defence Forces (SANDF) contingent of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) drive towards deploy along the road leading to the entrance of the town of Sake, 25km north-west of Goma. (Michael Lunanga / AFP) South African Troops Deployed to … Read more

South African soldiers in DRC engaged in a life-and-death struggle

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SANDF members are engaged in a life-and-death struggle against M23 rebels that have surrounded their base in the DRC. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. … Read more