Democratic Republic of the Congo News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 29 Jul 2017 12:00:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Democratic Republic of the Congo News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 South Africa sacks UN Congo Peacekeepers over Curfew Breach https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-sacks-un-congo-peacekeepers-over-curfew-breach/ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 11:29:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107801 South Africa’s military said it dismissed 47 peacekeepers serving in the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo for violating curfew. South African National Defence Force spokesman Brigadier General Xolani Mabanga said the soldiers were fired for breaking a “curfew in the eastern Congo where they were based” in September. The soldiers’ actions [...]

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]]> Tracking the Apes at Risk of Extinction in Congo’s Mondika Wildlife Reserve https://www.theinfostride.com/tracking-the-apes-at-risk-of-extinction-in-congos-mondika-wildlife-reserve/ Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:39:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107362 Mondika, Congo – Over the past 60 years, illegal hunting and logging have been the main causes of an estimated 80 percent reduction in the numbers of chimpanzees and gorillas in Congo’s Mondika wildlife reserve. Since 1988, the apes have gone from vulnerable, to endangered, to critically endangered – and conservationists say the forests of [...]

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]]> South African Military withrawn Troops from DR Congo for Violations https://www.theinfostride.com/south-african-military-withrawn-troops-from-dr-congo-for-violations/ Thu, 24 Sep 2015 21:53:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100814 The South African military has said it is withdrawing about 50 peacekeepers from a UN mission in Congo to face a court martial because they violated disciplinary codes, a military spokesman said. The violations included leaving a base after curfew, Brigadier General Xolani Mabanga said on Thursday. The troops were deployed in eastern Congo as [...]

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]]> DR Congo > President Kabila-led Government expelled non-supporting Politicians from Ruling Coalition https://www.theinfostride.com/dr-congo-president-kabila-led-government-expelled-non-supporting-politicians-ruling-coalition/ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 23:12:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99870 According to government officials, seven senior political figures have been expelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s ruling coalition for signing a letter urging President Joseph Kabila not to cling to power after his term expires next year. The planning minister was also sacked from his post later on Wednesday on an order from the [...]

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]]> #Africa > DR Congo Politicians expelled from Government https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-dr-congo-politicians-expelled-from-government/ Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:35:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/africa-dr-congo-politicians-expelled-from-government/ Seven senior political figures have been expelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s ruling coalition for signing a letter urging President Joseph Kabila not to cling to power after his term expires next year, government officials have said. The planning minister was also sacked from his post later on Wednesday on an order from the [...]

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]]> #Africa > Clashes erupt at Rally against DR Congo President Kabila https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-clashes-erupt-at-rally-against-drc-president-kabila/ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 08:05:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/africa-clashes-erupt-at-rally-against-drc-president-kabila/ Violent clashes have broke out in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after an opposition rally was attacked by unidentified youths hurling stones, sparking a lynching attempt and a police crackdown. Up to 3,000 people had gathered in a southern area of the DR Congo capital to oppose any bid by [...]

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]]> #Africa > Scars of Rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-scars-of-rape-in-the-dr-congo/ Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:36:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/africa-scars-of-rape-in-the-dr-congo/ Bukavu, DR Congo – Inside a small wooden house overlooking the massive Virunga National Park, Bakazi Ndazimo, 70, relives the worst day of her life – the day she stopped feeling human; the day she was beaten and raped. “The only reason I am able to talk about this is because of my age, and [...]

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]]> #Africa > DRC’s ‘Terminator’ Bosco Ntaganda tells ICC he protected civilians https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-drcs-terminator-tells-icc-he-protected-civilians/ Fri, 04 Sep 2015 05:38:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/africa-drcs-terminator-tells-icc-he-protected-civilians/ A rebel leader known as “The Terminator” has told judges trying him at the International Criminal Court in The Hague that he was a professional soldier who never attacked civilians and tried to restore peace during a brutal conflict in eastern Congo. Speaking on Thursday during the second day of his trial on 18 counts [...]

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]]> DR Congo bans film on doctor who saves rape victims https://www.theinfostride.com/dr-congo-bans-film-on-doctor-who-saves-rape-victims/ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:05:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/dr-congo-bans-film-on-doctor-who-saves-rape-victims/ The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned a film about Congolese surgeon Denis Mukwege, who has treated thousands of women raped during conflict, the government said. Belgian film maker Thierry Michel’s movie, “The Man Who Mends Women,” follows Mukwege’s efforts to repair the physical and psychological injuries of the victims of sexual violence by armed [...]

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]]> Former Congolese Warlord Bosco ‘Terminator’ Ntaganda on Trial for War Crimes https://www.theinfostride.com/congolese-warlord-bosco-terminator-ntaganda-on-trial/ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 07:29:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/congolese-warlord-bosco-terminator-ntaganda-on-trial/ Former Congolese warlord Bosco “Terminator” Ntaganda is set to be tried before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes, including the rape of child soldiers within his own rebel force. The former leader of rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, who turned himself in two years ago, will face 18 charges of war [...]

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]]> Six DR Congo soldiers killed in ambush north of Goma https://www.theinfostride.com/six-dr-congo-soldiers-killed-in-ambush-north-of-goma/ Mon, 31 Aug 2015 15:36:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/six-dr-congo-soldiers-killed-in-ambush-north-of-goma/ Six soldiers have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) North Kivu province, a region where Rwandan Hutu rebels are known to operate, regional and military sources said. The attack took place in Rugari, about 50km north of Goma, the capital of North Kivu. “A Republican Guard jeep was ambushed in Rugari,” said [...]

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]]> Readout of the President's Call with President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo https://www.theinfostride.com/readout-of-the-presidents-call-with-president-joseph-kabila-of-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:25:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/readout-of-the-presidents-call-with-president-joseph-kabila-of-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ WASHINGTON, April 1, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — President Obama spoke today with President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The President emphasized the importance of timely, credible, and peaceful elections that respect the DRC’s constitution and protect the rights of all DRC citizens. The President noted that President Kabila’s legacy [...]

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]]> International Criminal Court sentenced Congolese warlord Germain Katanga to 12 years in jail https://www.theinfostride.com/international-criminal-court-sentenced-congolese-warlord-germain-katanga-to-12-years-in-jail/ Fri, 23 May 2014 08:56:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=44414 The International Criminal Court on Friday sentenced Congolese warlord Germain Katanga to 12 years in jail for arming an ethnic militia that carried out a "particularly cruel" 2003 village massacre. "The chamber sentences Germain Katanga to 12 years…

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]]> More than 300 people were killed in DR Congo crackdown on rebel assault https://www.theinfostride.com/more-than-300-people-were-killed-in-dr-congo-crackdown-on-rebel-assault/ Thu, 22 May 2014 18:16:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=44292 More than 300 people, mostly civilians, have been killed in the government's retaliation for attacks blamed on a self-proclaimed "prophet" in the Democratic Republic of Congo in December, a rights group said Thursday. The government has previously denied…

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]]> US ready to fund demobilisation of Democratic Republic of Congo rebels https://www.theinfostride.com/us-ready-to-fund-demobilisation-of-democratic-republic-of-congo-rebels/ Sat, 03 May 2014 21:20:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40188 The United States is ready to help fund the demobilisation of Democratic Republic of Congo's rebels, a senior US official said on Saturday as Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in the country on the latest leg of an Africa tour. "I can say categorically…

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]]> At least 100 died in Democratic Republic of Congo train crash https://www.theinfostride.com/at-least-100-died-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-train-crash/ Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:47:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=39030 Between 100 and 200 victims of an April 22 train crash in the Democratic Republic of Congo were buried in mass graves after the disaster, the Congolese Red Cross said Monday, casting doubt on the official death toll of 74. Many people were trapped for…

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]]> 251 Congolese perish in Lake Albert boat disaster: DRC https://www.theinfostride.com/251-congolese-perish-in-lake-albert-boat-disaster-drc/ Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:05:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=31263 More than 251 Congolese refugees perished in the weekend sinking of a crowded boat on Lake Albert, between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, Kinshasa said Thursday. Government spokesman Lambert Mende also declared three days of national mourning…

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]]> Trial opens of Norwegian national accused of killing cellmate in DRC https://www.theinfostride.com/trial-opens-of-norwegian-national-accused-of-killing-cellmate-in-drc/ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:56:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=9873 A Norwegian national accused of killing his cellmate in a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo, went on trial on Friday in Kinshasa, his lawyer said. Joshua French, who also holds British citizenship, is accused of murdering his friend and fellow…

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]]> Pastor behind DR Congo attacks ‘on the run’ https://www.theinfostride.com/pastor-behind-dr-congo-attacks-on-the-run/ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:21:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=7108 A pastor whose supporters have claimed a wave of attacks across DR Congo is "on the run" and outside the country, government spokesman Lambert Mende said Tuesday, adding that the death toll from the violence had risen to over 100. Pastor Joseph Mukungubila…

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]]> Heavy gunfire at Kinshasa airport, military HQ https://www.theinfostride.com/heavy-gunfire-at-kinshasa-airport-military-hq/ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 10:37:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=6930 Heavy gunfire erupted in several areas of the Congolese capital Kinshasa on Monday, including the international airport and the military headquarters, causing panic among residents. Police also said amed youths had taken hostage several reporters from…

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]]> UN force fires on Ugandan rebels in DR Congo after deadly attack https://www.theinfostride.com/un-force-fires-on-ugandan-rebels-in-dr-congo-after-deadly-attack/ Wed, 25 Dec 2013 22:46:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=6433 A special UN force in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo used helicopters Wednesday to fire on Ugandan rebels and help government troops retake the town of Kamango after an attack that killed civilians. "South African helicopters in the UN intervention…

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]]> BUILD Africa Forum: New three-way partnership to tackle Africa's infrastructure challenges https://www.theinfostride.com/build-africa-forum-new-three-way-partnership-to-tackle-africas-infrastructure-challenges/ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:05:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/build-africa-forum-new-three-way-partnership-to-tackle-africas-infrastructure-challenges/ BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of the Congo, December 18, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The BUILD Africa Forum (http://www.buildafricaforum.com) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the Institute for Infrastructure Studies (I.I.S.), a leading infrastructure think-tank based in London, UK and Doha, Qatar. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/build.png The BUILD Africa Forum, together with the I.I.S. and the African [...]

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]]> Statement by the Press Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, on the Declarations on the end of the M23's rebellion against the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo https://www.theinfostride.com/statement-by-the-press-secretary-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-of-japan-on-the-declarations-on-the-end-of-the-m23s-rebellion-against-the-government-of-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:05:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/statement-by-the-press-secretary-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-of-japan-on-the-declarations-on-the-end-of-the-m23s-rebellion-against-the-government-of-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ TOKYO, Japan, December 17, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — 1. Japan welcomes the Declarations signed on December 12 respectively by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the M23 and Chair of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the President of Uganda, and Chair of the Southern African Development Community, [...]

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]]> Council conclusions on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region https://www.theinfostride.com/council-conclusions-on-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-drc-and-the-great-lakes-region/ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:05:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/council-conclusions-on-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-drc-and-the-great-lakes-region/ BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, December 16, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Council adopted the following conclusions: “1. Recalling its Council conclusions of 22 July 20131, the European Union (EU) confirms its commitment to the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework Agreement for the DRC and the Region (PSC Framework) and to promoting stability and development [...]

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]]> Canada Welcomes Conclusion of Kampala Dialogue https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-welcomes-conclusion-of-kampala-dialogue/ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:05:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/canada-welcomes-conclusion-of-kampala-dialogue/ OTTAWA, Canada, December 15, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Honourable Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and for International Human Rights, today issued the following statement: “Canada welcomes the recent conclusion of the Kampala Dialogue between the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 armed rebel [...]

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]]> Ban welcomes signing of declarations between DR Congo-M23 https://www.theinfostride.com/ban-welcomes-signing-of-declarations-between-dr-congo-m23/ Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:59:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/ban-welcomes-signing-of-declarations-between-dr-congo-m23/ The top United Nations official has welcomed the signing of long-awaited accords between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebels it has been fighting until last month, and called on all other armed groups in the country to lay down their weapons and join the political process. “This [...]

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]]> Congolese president says fight against rebels not over https://www.theinfostride.com/congolese-president-says-fight-rebels/ Sun, 01 Dec 2013 20:00:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3105 The Democratic Republic of Congo's President Joseph Kabila said Sunday the fight against insurgents in the country's conflict-torn east was not over despite the recent defeat of the M23 rebels. Delivering the keynote speech of a 1,200-kilometre (750…

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]]> DR Congo militia accused of mass rape ready to surrender: UN https://www.theinfostride.com/dr-congo-militia-accused-mass-rape-ready-surrender-un/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:48:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2882 A militia accused of mass rape and murder in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is ready to lay down its weapons, the head of the UN mission said Friday, urging the army to restore order in the vicinity. A self-defence militia led by "General" Sheka…

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]]> Statement at the end of an IMF Staff Visit to the Republic of Congo https://www.theinfostride.com/statement-at-the-end-of-an-imf-staff-visit-to-the-republic-of-congo/ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 08:05:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/statement-at-the-end-of-an-imf-staff-visit-to-the-republic-of-congo/ BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo, November 22, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Ms. Dalia Hakura, Mission Chief for the Republic of Congo, visited Brazzaville during November 12-20, 2013. Ms. Anne-Marie Gulde-Wolf, Deputy Director of the African Department, joined part of the staff visit. The mission reviewed [...]

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]]> DRC Inga mega hydropower plant implementation advances with AfDB support https://www.theinfostride.com/drc-inga-mega-hydropower-plant-implementation-advances-with-afdb-support/ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:45:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/apr/2013/11/20/drc-inga-mega-hydropower-plant-implementation-advances-with-afdb-support/ TUNIS, Tunisia, November 20, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) approved US $68 million in financing for the multinational Inga Site Development and Electricity Access Support Project (PASEL). The project will further the development of the Inga hydropower plant located on the banks of [...]

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]]> DHL and Engen announce major African retail partnership https://www.theinfostride.com/dhl-and-engen-announce-major-african-retail-partnership/ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 07:36:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/apr/dhl-and-engen-announce-major-african-retail-partnership/ CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, November 18, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ —    Two significant multinationals join forces to increase consumer access in Africa   DHL Express (http://www.dhl.com), the world’s leading international express services provider and Engen, Africa’s leading multinational fuel retailer and provider of convenience services, have signed a retail partnership, in a bid to provide [...]

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